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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,378.30, 35,017.41 and 14,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,378.30, 35,017.41 and 14,771.35 is: 20,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,378.30 : 35,017.41 = 14,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,378.30/35,017.41 = 14,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,378.30x = 35,017.41 × 14,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,378.30x = 517,254,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,254,419.20/25,378.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.76

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