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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.52, 35,040.24 and 14,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.52, 35,040.24 and 14,061.60 is: 19,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.52 : 35,040.24 = 14,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.52/35,040.24 = 14,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.52x = 35,040.24 × 14,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.52x = 492,721,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,721,838.78/25,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.98

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