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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,450.95, 35,122.23 and 14,122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,450.95, 35,122.23 and 14,122.17 is: 19,488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,450.95 : 35,122.23 = 14,122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,450.95/35,122.23 = 14,122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,450.95x = 35,122.23 × 14,122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,450.95x = 496,002,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,002,102.84/25,450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,488.55

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