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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.92, 35,017.74 and 14,767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.92, 35,017.74 and 14,767.46 is: 20,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.92 : 35,017.74 = 14,767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.92/35,017.74 = 14,767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.92x = 35,017.74 × 14,767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.92x = 517,122,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,122,899.65/25,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.12

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