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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,393.90, 35,038.60 and 14,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,393.90, 35,038.60 and 14,062.84 is: 19,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,393.90 : 35,038.60 = 14,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,393.90/35,038.60 = 14,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,393.90x = 35,038.60 × 14,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,393.90x = 492,742,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,742,225.62/25,393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.96

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