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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.94, 35,118.10 and 14,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.94, 35,118.10 and 14,119.16 is: 19,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.94 : 35,118.10 = 14,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.94/35,118.10 = 14,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.94x = 35,118.10 × 14,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.94x = 495,837,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,837,914.85/25,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.40

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