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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.83, 35,484.79 and 14,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.83, 35,484.79 and 14,382.36 is: 19,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.83 : 35,484.79 = 14,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.83/35,484.79 = 14,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.83x = 35,484.79 × 14,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.83x = 510,355,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,355,055.77/25,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.72

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