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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.57, 35,092.96 and 14,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.57, 35,092.96 and 14,099.24 is: 19,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.57 : 35,092.96 = 14,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.57/35,092.96 = 14,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.57x = 35,092.96 × 14,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.57x = 494,784,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,784,117.83/25,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.04

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