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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.27, 35,383.98 and 14,880.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.27, 35,383.98 and 14,880.84 is: 20,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.27 : 35,383.98 = 14,880.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.27/35,383.98 = 14,880.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.27x = 35,383.98 × 14,880.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.27x = 526,543,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,543,344.94/25,638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.40

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