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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.13, 35,089.52 and 14,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.13, 35,089.52 and 14,098.47 is: 19,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.13 : 35,089.52 = 14,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.13/35,089.52 = 14,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.13x = 35,089.52 × 14,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.13x = 494,708,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,708,474.54/25,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.93

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