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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.76, 35,089.70 and 14,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.76, 35,089.70 and 14,097.05 is: 19,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.76 : 35,089.70 = 14,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.76/35,089.70 = 14,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.76x = 35,089.70 × 14,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.76x = 494,661,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,661,009.45/25,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.58

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