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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.16, 35,274.22 and 14,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.16, 35,274.22 and 14,949.27 is: 20,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.16 : 35,274.22 = 14,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.16/35,274.22 = 14,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.16x = 35,274.22 × 14,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.16x = 527,323,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,323,801.45/25,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.05

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