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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,415.62, 35,073.63 and 14,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,415.62, 35,073.63 and 14,085.30 is: 19,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,415.62 : 35,073.63 = 14,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,415.62/35,073.63 = 14,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,415.62x = 35,073.63 × 14,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,415.62x = 494,022,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,022,600.64/25,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.76

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