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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,677.61, 35,436.77 and 14,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,677.61, 35,436.77 and 14,347.17 is: 19,800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,677.61 : 35,436.77 = 14,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,677.61/35,436.77 = 14,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,677.61x = 35,436.77 × 14,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,677.61x = 508,417,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,417,291.71/25,677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.03

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