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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.81, 35,249.13 and 14,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.81, 35,249.13 and 14,927.37 is: 20,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.81 : 35,249.13 = 14,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.81/35,249.13 = 14,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.81x = 35,249.13 × 14,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.81x = 526,176,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,176,805.69/25,539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.22

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