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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.35, 35,031.58 and 14,778.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.35, 35,031.58 and 14,778.73 is: 20,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.35 : 35,031.58 = 14,778.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.35/35,031.58 = 14,778.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.35x = 35,031.58 × 14,778.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.35x = 517,722,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,722,262.29/25,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.71

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