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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.94, 35,427.27 and 14,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.94, 35,427.27 and 14,493.94 is: 20,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.94 : 35,427.27 = 14,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.94/35,427.27 = 14,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.94x = 35,427.27 × 14,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.94x = 513,480,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,480,691.53/25,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.63

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