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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.76, 35,010.12 and 14,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.76, 35,010.12 and 14,038.21 is: 19,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.76 : 35,010.12 = 14,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.76/35,010.12 = 14,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.76x = 35,010.12 × 14,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.76x = 491,479,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,479,416.69/25,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.41

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