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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.36, 35,088.78 and 14,097.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.36, 35,088.78 and 14,097.02 is: 19,453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.36 : 35,088.78 = 14,097.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.36/35,088.78 = 14,097.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.36x = 35,088.78 × 14,097.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.36x = 494,647,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,647,436.44/25,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.36

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