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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.92, 35,016.36 and 14,766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.92, 35,016.36 and 14,766.46 is: 20,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.92 : 35,016.36 = 14,766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.92/35,016.36 = 14,766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.92x = 35,016.36 × 14,766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.92x = 517,067,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,067,504.20/25,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.74

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