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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.70, 35,244.69 and 14,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.70, 35,244.69 and 14,927.20 is: 20,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.70 : 35,244.69 = 14,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.70/35,244.69 = 14,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.70x = 35,244.69 × 14,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.70x = 526,104,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,104,536.57/25,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.48

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