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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.99, 35,364.87 and 14,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.99, 35,364.87 and 14,873.18 is: 20,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.99 : 35,364.87 = 14,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.99/35,364.87 = 14,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.99x = 35,364.87 × 14,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.99x = 525,987,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,987,900.36/25,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.96

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