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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,415.46, 35,073.53 and 14,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,415.46, 35,073.53 and 14,085.14 is: 19,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,415.46 : 35,073.53 = 14,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,415.46/35,073.53 = 14,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,415.46x = 35,073.53 × 14,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,415.46x = 494,015,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,015,624.27/25,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.60

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