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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365, 35,003.82 and 14,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365, 35,003.82 and 14,187 is: 19,578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365 : 35,003.82 = 14,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365/35,003.82 = 14,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365x = 35,003.82 × 14,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365x = 496,599,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,599,194.34/25,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.13

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