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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.96, 35,506.49 and 14,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.96, 35,506.49 and 14,398.59 is: 19,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.96 : 35,506.49 = 14,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.96/35,506.49 = 14,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.96x = 35,506.49 × 14,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.96x = 511,243,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,243,142.32/25,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,871.11

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