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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.09, 34,955.72 and 14,722.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.09, 34,955.72 and 14,722.87 is: 20,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.09 : 34,955.72 = 14,722.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.09/34,955.72 = 14,722.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.09x = 34,955.72 × 14,722.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.09x = 514,648,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,648,481.07/25,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.08

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