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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.27, 35,008.88 and 14,039.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.27, 35,008.88 and 14,039.24 is: 19,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.27 : 35,008.88 = 14,039.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.27/35,008.88 = 14,039.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.27x = 35,008.88 × 14,039.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.27x = 491,497,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,497,823.21/25,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.75

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