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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,445.58, 35,113.16 and 14,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,445.58, 35,113.16 and 14,114.63 is: 19,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,445.58 : 35,113.16 = 14,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,445.58/35,113.16 = 14,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,445.58x = 35,113.16 × 14,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,445.58x = 495,609,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,609,261.53/25,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.22

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