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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.15, 35,409.45 and 14,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.15, 35,409.45 and 14,327.97 is: 19,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.15 : 35,409.45 = 14,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.15/35,409.45 = 14,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.15x = 35,409.45 × 14,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.15x = 507,345,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,345,537.32/25,659.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.50

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