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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.61, 35,013.19 and 14,040.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.61, 35,013.19 and 14,040.92 is: 19,376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.61 : 35,013.19 = 14,040.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.61/35,013.19 = 14,040.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.61x = 35,013.19 × 14,040.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.61x = 491,617,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,617,399.73/25,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.67

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