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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.48, 35,092.14 and 14,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,428.48, 35,092.14 and 14,099.03 is: 19,457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,428.48 : 35,092.14 = 14,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,428.48/35,092.14 = 14,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,428.48x = 35,092.14 × 14,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,428.48x = 494,765,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,765,064.13/25,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.12

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