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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.11, 35,476.16 and 14,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.11, 35,476.16 and 14,377.43 is: 19,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.11 : 35,476.16 = 14,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.11/35,476.16 = 14,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.11x = 35,476.16 × 14,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.11x = 510,055,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,055,757.80/25,708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.27

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