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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.71, 35,206.72 and 14,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.71, 35,206.72 and 14,027.65 is: 19,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.71 : 35,206.72 = 14,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.71/35,206.72 = 14,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.71x = 35,206.72 × 14,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.71x = 493,867,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,867,422.72/25,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.71

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