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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.25, 35,338.16 and 14,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.25, 35,338.16 and 14,277.47 is: 19,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.25 : 35,338.16 = 14,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.25/35,338.16 = 14,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.25x = 35,338.16 × 14,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.25x = 504,539,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,539,271.18/25,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.99

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