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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.97, 35,026.70 and 14,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.97, 35,026.70 and 14,051.24 is: 19,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.97 : 35,026.70 = 14,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.97/35,026.70 = 14,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.97x = 35,026.70 × 14,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.97x = 492,168,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,168,428.10/25,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.47

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