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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.53, 35,094.11 and 14,100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.53, 35,094.11 and 14,100.37 is: 19,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.53 : 35,094.11 = 14,100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.53/35,094.11 = 14,100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.53x = 35,094.11 × 14,100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.53x = 494,839,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,839,777.58/25,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.73

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