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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.36, 35,009.75 and 14,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.36, 35,009.75 and 14,039.33 is: 19,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.36 : 35,009.75 = 14,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.36/35,009.75 = 14,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.36x = 35,009.75 × 14,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.36x = 491,513,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,513,433.47/25,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.29

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