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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.30, 35,016.03 and 14,770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.30, 35,016.03 and 14,770.35 is: 20,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.30 : 35,016.03 = 14,770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.30/35,016.03 = 14,770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.30x = 35,016.03 × 14,770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.30x = 517,199,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,199,018.71/25,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,380.38

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