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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,387.48, 35,034.36 and 14,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,387.48, 35,034.36 and 14,055.88 is: 19,396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,387.48 : 35,034.36 = 14,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,387.48/35,034.36 = 14,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,387.48x = 35,034.36 × 14,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,387.48x = 492,438,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,438,760.04/25,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.91

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