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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,443.40, 35,111.88 and 14,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,443.40, 35,111.88 and 14,114.62 is: 19,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,443.40 : 35,111.88 = 14,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,443.40/35,111.88 = 14,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,443.40x = 35,111.88 × 14,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,443.40x = 495,590,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,590,843.69/25,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.17

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