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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.78, 34,996.02 and 14,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.78, 34,996.02 and 14,752.26 is: 20,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.78 : 34,996.02 = 14,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.78/34,996.02 = 14,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.78x = 34,996.02 × 14,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.78x = 516,270,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,270,386.01/25,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.25

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