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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.27, 35,427.84 and 14,340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.27, 35,427.84 and 14,340.51 is: 19,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.27 : 35,427.84 = 14,340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.27/35,427.84 = 14,340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.27x = 35,427.84 × 14,340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.27x = 508,053,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,053,293.80/25,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.20

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