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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386, 35,032.98 and 14,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386, 35,032.98 and 14,055.72 is: 19,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386 : 35,032.98 = 14,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386/35,032.98 = 14,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386x = 35,032.98 × 14,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386x = 492,413,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,413,757.65/25,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.06

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