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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.36, 35,417.94 and 19,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.36, 35,417.94 and 19,714.28 is: 27,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.36 : 35,417.94 = 19,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.36/35,417.94 = 19,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.36x = 35,417.94 × 19,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.36x = 698,239,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,239,186.18/25,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.50

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