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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.58, 35,082.87 and 14,243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.58, 35,082.87 and 14,243.42 is: 19,654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.58 : 35,082.87 = 14,243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.58/35,082.87 = 14,243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.58x = 35,082.87 × 14,243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.58x = 499,700,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,700,052.22/25,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.98

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