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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,890.24, 35,727.84 and 14,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,890.24, 35,727.84 and 14,712 is: 20,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,890.24 : 35,727.84 = 14,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,890.24/35,727.84 = 14,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,890.24x = 35,727.84 × 14,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,890.24x = 525,627,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,627,982.08/25,890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.17

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