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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.87, 35,007.70 and 14,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.87, 35,007.70 and 14,037.84 is: 19,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.87 : 35,007.70 = 14,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.87/35,007.70 = 14,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.87x = 35,007.70 × 14,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.87x = 491,432,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,432,491.37/25,367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.24

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