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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.26, 35,091.76 and 14,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.26, 35,091.76 and 14,098.54 is: 19,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.26 : 35,091.76 = 14,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.26/35,091.76 = 14,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.26x = 35,091.76 × 14,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.26x = 494,742,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,742,582.03/25,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.64

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