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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.73, 35,227.75 and 14,770.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.73, 35,227.75 and 14,770.43 is: 20,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.73 : 35,227.75 = 14,770.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.73/35,227.75 = 14,770.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.73x = 35,227.75 × 14,770.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.73x = 520,329,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,329,015.43/25,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.48

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