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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.36, 35,089.56 and 14,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.36, 35,089.56 and 14,668.28 is: 20,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.36 : 35,089.56 = 14,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.36/35,089.56 = 14,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.36x = 35,089.56 × 14,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.36x = 514,703,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,703,491.16/25,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.11

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