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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.66, 35,092.24 and 14,100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.66, 35,092.24 and 14,100.70 is: 19,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.66 : 35,092.24 = 14,100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.66/35,092.24 = 14,100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.66x = 35,092.24 × 14,100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.66x = 494,825,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,825,078.06/25,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.11

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