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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.78, 35,337.52 and 14,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.78, 35,337.52 and 14,277 is: 19,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.78 : 35,337.52 = 14,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.78/35,337.52 = 14,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.78x = 35,337.52 × 14,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.78x = 504,513,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,513,773.04/25,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.35

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