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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.57, 35,062.72 and 14,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.57, 35,062.72 and 14,077.24 is: 19,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.57 : 35,062.72 = 14,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.57/35,062.72 = 14,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.57x = 35,062.72 × 14,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.57x = 493,586,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,586,379.44/25,407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.75

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