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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.41, 35,477.35 and 14,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.41, 35,477.35 and 14,377.77 is: 19,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.41 : 35,477.35 = 14,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.41/35,477.35 = 14,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.41x = 35,477.35 × 14,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.41x = 510,085,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,085,142.57/25,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.18

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