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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.47, 34,813.91 and 14,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.47, 34,813.91 and 14,623.25 is: 20,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.47 : 34,813.91 = 14,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.47/34,813.91 = 14,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.47x = 34,813.91 × 14,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.47x = 509,092,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,092,633.00/25,227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.09

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