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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,657.85, 35,409.38 and 14,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,657.85, 35,409.38 and 14,327.34 is: 19,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,657.85 : 35,409.38 = 14,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,657.85/35,409.38 = 14,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,657.85x = 35,409.38 × 14,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,657.85x = 507,322,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,322,154.81/25,657.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.59

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