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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.24, 35,363.84 and 14,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.24, 35,363.84 and 14,872.43 is: 20,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.24 : 35,363.84 = 14,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.24/35,363.84 = 14,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.24x = 35,363.84 × 14,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.24x = 525,945,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,945,983.75/25,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.93

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