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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.67, 35,847.72 and 14,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.67, 35,847.72 and 14,039.97 is: 19,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.67 : 35,847.72 = 14,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.67/35,847.72 = 14,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.67x = 35,847.72 × 14,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.67x = 503,300,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,300,913.37/25,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.11

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