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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.06, 35,023.95 and 14,048.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.06, 35,023.95 and 14,048.91 is: 19,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.06 : 35,023.95 = 14,048.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.06/35,023.95 = 14,048.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.06x = 35,023.95 × 14,048.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.06x = 492,048,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,048,321.39/25,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.20

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