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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.88, 35,476.63 and 14,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.88, 35,476.63 and 14,377.25 is: 19,840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.88 : 35,476.63 = 14,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.88/35,476.63 = 14,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.88x = 35,476.63 × 14,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.88x = 510,056,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,056,312.73/25,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.46

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