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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.39, 35,086.53 and 14,096.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.39, 35,086.53 and 14,096.77 is: 19,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.39 : 35,086.53 = 14,096.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.39/35,086.53 = 14,096.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.39x = 35,086.53 × 14,096.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.39x = 494,606,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,606,708.65/25,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.73

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