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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.27, 35,487.86 and 19,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.27, 35,487.86 and 19,723.47 is: 27,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.27 : 35,487.86 = 19,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.27/35,487.86 = 19,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.27x = 35,487.86 × 19,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.27x = 699,943,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,943,643.46/25,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,233.82

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