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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.69, 35,840.81 and 14,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.69, 35,840.81 and 14,034.99 is: 19,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.69 : 35,840.81 = 14,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.69/35,840.81 = 14,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.69x = 35,840.81 × 14,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.69x = 503,025,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,025,377.83/25,971.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.22

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