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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.88, 35,033.88 and 14,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.88, 35,033.88 and 14,208.88 is: 19,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.88 : 35,033.88 = 14,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.88/35,033.88 = 14,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.88x = 35,033.88 × 14,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.88x = 497,792,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,792,196.85/25,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.25

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