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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.72, 35,010.21 and 14,756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.72, 35,010.21 and 14,756.74 is: 20,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.72 : 35,010.21 = 14,756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.72/35,010.21 = 14,756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.72x = 35,010.21 × 14,756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.72x = 516,636,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,636,616.95/25,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.51

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