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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.31, 35,095.63 and 14,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.31, 35,095.63 and 14,101.29 is: 19,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.31 : 35,095.63 = 14,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.31/35,095.63 = 14,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.31x = 35,095.63 × 14,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.31x = 494,893,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,893,577.63/25,431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.01

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