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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.84, 35,780.57 and 14,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.84, 35,780.57 and 14,749.84 is: 20,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.84 : 35,780.57 = 14,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.84/35,780.57 = 14,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.84x = 35,780.57 × 14,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.84x = 527,757,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,757,682.61/25,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.86

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