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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.98, 35,091.44 and 14,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.98, 35,091.44 and 14,098.53 is: 19,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.98 : 35,091.44 = 14,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.98/35,091.44 = 14,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.98x = 35,091.44 × 14,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.98x = 494,737,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,737,814.16/25,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.43

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