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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.58, 34,960.15 and 14,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.58, 34,960.15 and 14,003.86 is: 19,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.58 : 34,960.15 = 14,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.58/34,960.15 = 14,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.58x = 34,960.15 × 14,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.58x = 489,577,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,577,046.18/25,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.22

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