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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.62, 35,089.66 and 14,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.62, 35,089.66 and 14,097.06 is: 19,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.62 : 35,089.66 = 14,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.62/35,089.66 = 14,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.62x = 35,089.66 × 14,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.62x = 494,661,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,661,042.40/25,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.69

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