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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.50, 35,092.95 and 14,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.50, 35,092.95 and 14,251.74 is: 19,667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.50 : 35,092.95 = 14,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.50/35,092.95 = 14,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.50x = 35,092.95 × 14,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.50x = 500,135,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,135,599.23/25,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.54

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