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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.82, 35,114.97 and 14,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.82, 35,114.97 and 14,113.56 is: 19,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.82 : 35,114.97 = 14,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.82/35,114.97 = 14,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.82x = 35,114.97 × 14,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.82x = 495,597,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,597,235.99/25,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.34

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