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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.39, 35,038.71 and 14,212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.39, 35,038.71 and 14,212.39 is: 19,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.39 : 35,038.71 = 14,212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.39/35,038.71 = 14,212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.39x = 35,038.71 × 14,212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.39x = 497,983,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,983,811.62/25,390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.08

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