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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.62, 35,072.88 and 14,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.62, 35,072.88 and 14,086.62 is: 19,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.62 : 35,072.88 = 14,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.62/35,072.88 = 14,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.62x = 35,072.88 × 14,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.62x = 494,058,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,058,332.87/25,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.40

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