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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.12, 35,009.04 and 14,038.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.12, 35,009.04 and 14,038.57 is: 19,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.12 : 35,009.04 = 14,038.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.12/35,009.04 = 14,038.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.12x = 35,009.04 × 14,038.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.12x = 491,476,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,476,858.67/25,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.04

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