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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.66, 35,481.48 and 14,380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.66, 35,481.48 and 14,380.62 is: 19,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.66 : 35,481.48 = 14,380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.66/35,481.48 = 14,380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.66x = 35,481.48 × 14,380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.66x = 510,245,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,245,680.92/25,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.69

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