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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.42, 35,502.87 and 14,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.42, 35,502.87 and 14,549.66 is: 20,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.42 : 35,502.87 = 14,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.42/35,502.87 = 14,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.42x = 35,502.87 × 14,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.42x = 516,554,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,554,687.52/25,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.98

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