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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.72, 35,009.64 and 14,756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.72, 35,009.64 and 14,756.63 is: 20,365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.72 : 35,009.64 = 14,756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.72/35,009.64 = 14,756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.72x = 35,009.64 × 14,756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.72x = 516,624,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,624,128.87/25,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.42

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