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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.98, 35,069.75 and 14,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.98, 35,069.75 and 14,656.27 is: 20,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.98 : 35,069.75 = 14,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.98/35,069.75 = 14,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.98x = 35,069.75 × 14,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.98x = 513,991,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,991,724.83/25,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.15

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