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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.57, 35,103.85 and 14,108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.57, 35,103.85 and 14,108.81 is: 19,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.57 : 35,103.85 = 14,108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.57/35,103.85 = 14,108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.57x = 35,103.85 × 14,108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.57x = 495,273,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,273,405.26/25,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.15

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