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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.53, 35,639.25 and 14,498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.53, 35,639.25 and 14,498.27 is: 20,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.53 : 35,639.25 = 14,498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.53/35,639.25 = 14,498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.53x = 35,639.25 × 14,498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.53x = 516,707,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,707,511.19/25,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.08

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