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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,454.31, 35,133.62 and 14,279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,454.31, 35,133.62 and 14,279.91 is: 19,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,454.31 : 35,133.62 = 14,279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,454.31/35,133.62 = 14,279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,454.31x = 35,133.62 × 14,279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,454.31x = 501,704,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,704,931.57/25,454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.02

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