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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.62, 35,247.30 and 14,927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.62, 35,247.30 and 14,927.66 is: 20,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.62 : 35,247.30 = 14,927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.62/35,247.30 = 14,927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.62x = 35,247.30 × 14,927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.62x = 526,159,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,159,710.32/25,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.74

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