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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.20, 35,465.04 and 14,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.20, 35,465.04 and 14,949.44 is: 20,627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.20 : 35,465.04 = 14,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.20/35,465.04 = 14,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.20x = 35,465.04 × 14,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.20x = 530,182,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,182,487.58/25,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.90

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