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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.67, 35,015.18 and 14,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.67, 35,015.18 and 14,043.17 is: 19,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.67 : 35,015.18 = 14,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.67/35,015.18 = 14,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.67x = 35,015.18 × 14,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.67x = 491,724,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,724,142.64/25,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.31

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