Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.20, 35,615.34 and 14,627
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,806.20, 35,615.34 and 14,627 is: 20,186.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,806.20 : 35,615.34 = 14,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,806.20/35,615.34 = 14,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,806.20x = 35,615.34 × 14,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,806.20x = 520,945,578.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,945,578.18/25,806.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,186.84
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