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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.91, 35,468.43 and 14,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.91, 35,468.43 and 14,371.43 is: 19,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.91 : 35,468.43 = 14,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.91/35,468.43 = 14,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.91x = 35,468.43 × 14,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.91x = 509,731,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,731,908.56/25,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.45

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