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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.07, 35,086.50 and 14,247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.07, 35,086.50 and 14,247.07 is: 19,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.07 : 35,086.50 = 14,247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.07/35,086.50 = 14,247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.07x = 35,086.50 × 14,247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.07x = 499,879,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,879,821.56/25,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.90

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