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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.08, 35,032.80 and 14,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.08, 35,032.80 and 14,208 is: 19,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.08 : 35,032.80 = 14,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.08/35,032.80 = 14,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.08x = 35,032.80 × 14,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.08x = 497,746,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,746,022.40/25,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.05

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