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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.87, 35,337.65 and 14,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.87, 35,337.65 and 14,277.08 is: 19,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.87 : 35,337.65 = 14,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.87/35,337.65 = 14,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.87x = 35,337.65 × 14,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.87x = 504,518,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,518,473.02/25,606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.47

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