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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.18, 34,962.75 and 14,727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.18, 34,962.75 and 14,727.97 is: 20,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.18 : 34,962.75 = 14,727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.18/34,962.75 = 14,727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.18x = 34,962.75 × 14,727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.18x = 514,930,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,930,158.30/25,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.12

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