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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.38, 35,360.31 and 14,138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.38, 35,360.31 and 14,138.03 is: 19,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.38 : 35,360.31 = 14,138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.38/35,360.31 = 14,138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.38x = 35,360.31 × 14,138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.38x = 499,924,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,924,986.58/25,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.50

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