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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.49, 35,511.39 and 14,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.49, 35,511.39 and 14,974.83 is: 20,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.49 : 35,511.39 = 14,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.49/35,511.39 = 14,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.49x = 35,511.39 × 14,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.49x = 531,777,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,777,028.31/25,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.60

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