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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.42, 35,015.67 and 14,765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.42, 35,015.67 and 14,765.96 is: 20,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.42 : 35,015.67 = 14,765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.42/35,015.67 = 14,765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.42x = 35,015.67 × 14,765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.42x = 517,039,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,039,807.51/25,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.05

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