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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.78, 35,015.09 and 14,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.78, 35,015.09 and 14,043.74 is: 19,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.78 : 35,015.09 = 14,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.78/35,015.09 = 14,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.78x = 35,015.09 × 14,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.78x = 491,742,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,742,574.74/25,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.95

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