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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.20, 35,713.51 and 14,393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.20, 35,713.51 and 14,393.27 is: 19,864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.20 : 35,713.51 = 14,393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.20/35,713.51 = 14,393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.20x = 35,713.51 × 14,393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.20x = 514,034,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,034,144.93/25,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.37

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