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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.78, 35,011.32 and 14,192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.78, 35,011.32 and 14,192.78 is: 19,585.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.78 : 35,011.32 = 14,192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.78/35,011.32 = 14,192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.78x = 35,011.32 × 14,192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.78x = 496,907,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,907,962.27/25,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.84

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