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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.85, 35,482.05 and 14,381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.85, 35,482.05 and 14,381.17 is: 19,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.85 : 35,482.05 = 14,381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.85/35,482.05 = 14,381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.85x = 35,482.05 × 14,381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.85x = 510,273,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,273,304.29/25,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.84

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