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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.38, 35,102.61 and 14,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.38, 35,102.61 and 14,107.34 is: 19,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.38 : 35,102.61 = 14,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.38/35,102.61 = 14,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.38x = 35,102.61 × 14,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.38x = 495,204,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,204,454.16/25,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.59

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