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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.68, 35,101.17 and 14,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.68, 35,101.17 and 14,105.50 is: 19,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.68 : 35,101.17 = 14,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.68/35,101.17 = 14,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.68x = 35,101.17 × 14,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.68x = 495,119,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,119,553.44/25,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.79

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