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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.52, 35,210.23 and 14,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.52, 35,210.23 and 14,029.63 is: 19,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.52 : 35,210.23 = 14,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.52/35,210.23 = 14,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.52x = 35,210.23 × 14,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.52x = 493,986,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,986,376.02/25,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.99

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