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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.88, 35,008.94 and 14,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.88, 35,008.94 and 14,038.72 is: 19,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.88 : 35,008.94 = 14,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.88/35,008.94 = 14,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.88x = 35,008.94 × 14,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.88x = 491,480,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,480,706.16/25,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.61

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