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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.26, 35,093.14 and 14,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.26, 35,093.14 and 14,099.54 is: 19,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.26 : 35,093.14 = 14,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.26/35,093.14 = 14,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.26x = 35,093.14 × 14,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.26x = 494,797,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,797,131.16/25,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.02

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