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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.27, 35,013.02 and 14,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.27, 35,013.02 and 14,042.24 is: 19,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.27 : 35,013.02 = 14,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.27/35,013.02 = 14,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.27x = 35,013.02 × 14,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.27x = 491,660,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,660,984.69/25,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.89

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