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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.44, 35,093.98 and 14,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.44, 35,093.98 and 14,100.28 is: 19,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.44 : 35,093.98 = 14,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.44/35,093.98 = 14,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.44x = 35,093.98 × 14,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.44x = 494,834,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,834,821.33/25,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.60

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