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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.72, 35,557.28 and 14,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.72, 35,557.28 and 14,282.93 is: 19,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.72 : 35,557.28 = 14,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.72/35,557.28 = 14,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.72x = 35,557.28 × 14,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.72x = 507,862,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,862,212.27/25,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.24

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