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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.92, 35,004.72 and 14,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.92, 35,004.72 and 14,188 is: 19,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.92 : 35,004.72 = 14,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.92/35,004.72 = 14,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.92x = 35,004.72 × 14,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.92x = 496,646,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,646,967.36/25,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.30

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