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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.49, 35,367.57 and 14,298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.49, 35,367.57 and 14,298.70 is: 19,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.49 : 35,367.57 = 14,298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.49/35,367.57 = 14,298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.49x = 35,367.57 × 14,298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.49x = 505,710,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,710,273.16/25,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.12

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