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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.04, 35,477.83 and 14,377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.04, 35,477.83 and 14,377.97 is: 19,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.04 : 35,477.83 = 14,377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.04/35,477.83 = 14,377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.04x = 35,477.83 × 14,377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.04x = 510,099,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,099,175.41/25,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.01

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