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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.27, 35,803.96 and 14,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.27, 35,803.96 and 14,615.80 is: 20,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.27 : 35,803.96 = 14,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.27/35,803.96 = 14,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.27x = 35,803.96 × 14,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.27x = 523,303,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,303,518.57/25,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.63

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