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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.22, 35,519.94 and 14,409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.22, 35,519.94 and 14,409.14 is: 19,882.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.22 : 35,519.94 = 14,409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.22/35,519.94 = 14,409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.22x = 35,519.94 × 14,409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.22x = 511,811,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,811,610.65/25,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.96

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