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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505, 35,200.20 and 14,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505, 35,200.20 and 14,327 is: 19,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505 : 35,200.20 = 14,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505/35,200.20 = 14,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505x = 35,200.20 × 14,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505x = 504,313,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,313,265.40/25,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.11

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