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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.42, 35,103.74 and 14,107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.42, 35,103.74 and 14,107.97 is: 19,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.42 : 35,103.74 = 14,107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.42/35,103.74 = 14,107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.42x = 35,103.74 × 14,107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.42x = 495,242,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,242,264.75/25,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.04

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