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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.94, 35,474.40 and 14,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.94, 35,474.40 and 14,379.90 is: 19,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.94 : 35,474.40 = 14,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.94/35,474.40 = 14,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.94x = 35,474.40 × 14,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.94x = 510,118,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,118,324.56/25,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.75

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