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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,706.76, 35,475.12 and 14,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,706.76, 35,475.12 and 14,376.27 is: 19,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,706.76 : 35,475.12 = 14,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,706.76/35,475.12 = 14,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,706.76x = 35,475.12 × 14,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,706.76x = 509,999,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,999,903.40/25,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.14

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