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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.47, 35,009.86 and 14,756.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.47, 35,009.86 and 14,756.49 is: 20,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.47 : 35,009.86 = 14,756.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.47/35,009.86 = 14,756.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.47x = 35,009.86 × 14,756.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.47x = 516,622,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,622,773.41/25,365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.17

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