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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.62, 35,477.16 and 14,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.62, 35,477.16 and 14,950.02 is: 20,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.62 : 35,477.16 = 14,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.62/35,477.16 = 14,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.62x = 35,477.16 × 14,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.62x = 530,384,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,384,412.61/25,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.42

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