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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.80, 35,020.87 and 14,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.80, 35,020.87 and 14,047.30 is: 19,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.80 : 35,020.87 = 14,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.80/35,020.87 = 14,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.80x = 35,020.87 × 14,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.80x = 491,948,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,948,544.48/25,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.00

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