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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.37, 35,088.93 and 14,099.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.37, 35,088.93 and 14,099.37 is: 19,454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.37 : 35,088.93 = 14,099.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.37/35,088.93 = 14,099.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.37x = 35,088.93 × 14,099.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.37x = 494,731,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,731,806.97/25,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.37

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