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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908, 35,753.04 and 14,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908, 35,753.04 and 14,132 is: 19,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908 : 35,753.04 = 14,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908/35,753.04 = 14,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908x = 35,753.04 × 14,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908x = 505,261,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,261,961.28/25,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.16

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