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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.67, 35,013.26 and 14,764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.67, 35,013.26 and 14,764.21 is: 20,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.67 : 35,013.26 = 14,764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.67/35,013.26 = 14,764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.67x = 35,013.26 × 14,764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.67x = 516,942,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,942,874.54/25,365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.63

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