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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.44, 35,476.80 and 14,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.44, 35,476.80 and 14,377.16 is: 19,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.44 : 35,476.80 = 14,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.44/35,476.80 = 14,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.44x = 35,476.80 × 14,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.44x = 510,055,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,055,629.89/25,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.78

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