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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.52, 35,102.39 and 14,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.52, 35,102.39 and 14,107.74 is: 19,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.52 : 35,102.39 = 14,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.52/35,102.39 = 14,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.52x = 35,102.39 × 14,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.52x = 495,215,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,215,391.50/25,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.68

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