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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.27, 35,106.15 and 14,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.27, 35,106.15 and 14,823.85 is: 20,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.27 : 35,106.15 = 14,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.27/35,106.15 = 14,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.27x = 35,106.15 × 14,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.27x = 520,408,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,408,301.68/25,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.30

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