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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.73, 35,711.31 and 14,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.73, 35,711.31 and 14,547.86 is: 20,076.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.73 : 35,711.31 = 14,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.73/35,711.31 = 14,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.73x = 35,711.31 × 14,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.73x = 519,523,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,523,138.30/25,877.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.07

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