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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.72, 35,247.50 and 14,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.72, 35,247.50 and 14,927.80 is: 20,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.72 : 35,247.50 = 14,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.72/35,247.50 = 14,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.72x = 35,247.50 × 14,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.72x = 526,167,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,167,630.50/25,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.97

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