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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.88, 35,009.73 and 14,040.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.88, 35,009.73 and 14,040.15 is: 19,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.88 : 35,009.73 = 14,040.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.88/35,009.73 = 14,040.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.88x = 35,009.73 × 14,040.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.88x = 491,541,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,541,860.66/25,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.25

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