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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.84, 35,007.75 and 14,038.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.84, 35,007.75 and 14,038.13 is: 19,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.84 : 35,007.75 = 14,038.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.84/35,007.75 = 14,038.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.84x = 35,007.75 × 14,038.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.84x = 491,443,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,443,170.47/25,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.92

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