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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,435.27, 35,104.77 and 14,822.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,435.27, 35,104.77 and 14,822.85 is: 20,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,435.27 : 35,104.77 = 14,822.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,435.27/35,104.77 = 14,822.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,435.27x = 35,104.77 × 14,822.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,435.27x = 520,352,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,352,632.48/25,435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.92

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