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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,433.89, 35,099.19 and 14,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,433.89, 35,099.19 and 14,103.87 is: 19,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,433.89 : 35,099.19 = 14,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,433.89/35,099.19 = 14,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,433.89x = 35,099.19 × 14,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,433.89x = 495,034,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,034,412.87/25,433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.57

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