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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.27, 35,147.93 and 14,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.27, 35,147.93 and 14,715.24 is: 20,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.27 : 35,147.93 = 14,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.27/35,147.93 = 14,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.27x = 35,147.93 × 14,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.27x = 517,210,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,210,020.07/25,468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.01

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