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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.54, 35,091.37 and 14,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,428.54, 35,091.37 and 14,098 is: 19,455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,428.54 : 35,091.37 = 14,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,428.54/35,091.37 = 14,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,428.54x = 35,091.37 × 14,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,428.54x = 494,718,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,718,134.26/25,428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.23

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