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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.76, 35,479.45 and 14,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.76, 35,479.45 and 14,377.98 is: 19,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.76 : 35,479.45 = 14,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.76/35,479.45 = 14,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.76x = 35,479.45 × 14,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.76x = 510,122,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,122,822.51/25,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.83

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