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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.78, 35,097.93 and 14,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.78, 35,097.93 and 14,104.83 is: 19,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.78 : 35,097.93 = 14,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.78/35,097.93 = 14,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.78x = 35,097.93 × 14,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.78x = 495,050,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,050,336.00/25,431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.82

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