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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.63, 35,020.23 and 14,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.63, 35,020.23 and 14,047.15 is: 19,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.63 : 35,020.23 = 14,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.63/35,020.23 = 14,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.63x = 35,020.23 × 14,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.63x = 491,934,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,934,423.84/25,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.57

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