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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.27, 35,074.68 and 14,665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.27, 35,074.68 and 14,665.68 is: 20,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.27 : 35,074.68 = 14,665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.27/35,074.68 = 14,665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.27x = 35,074.68 × 14,665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.27x = 514,394,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,394,032.98/25,422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.99

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