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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.91, 35,493.99 and 14,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.91, 35,493.99 and 14,388.03 is: 19,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.91 : 35,493.99 = 14,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.91/35,493.99 = 14,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.91x = 35,493.99 × 14,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.91x = 510,688,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,688,592.94/25,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.32

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