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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.22, 35,752.77 and 14,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.22, 35,752.77 and 14,729.94 is: 20,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.22 : 35,752.77 = 14,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.22/35,752.77 = 14,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.22x = 35,752.77 × 14,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.22x = 526,636,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,636,156.93/25,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.78

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