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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.27, 35,090.46 and 14,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.27, 35,090.46 and 14,097.82 is: 19,455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.27 : 35,090.46 = 14,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.27/35,090.46 = 14,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.27x = 35,090.46 × 14,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.27x = 494,698,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,698,966.87/25,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.45

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