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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.08, 35,489.18 and 14,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.08, 35,489.18 and 14,386.84 is: 19,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.08 : 35,489.18 = 14,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.08/35,489.18 = 14,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.08x = 35,489.18 × 14,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.08x = 510,577,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,577,154.39/25,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.62

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