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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.68, 35,016.12 and 14,760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.68, 35,016.12 and 14,760.96 is: 20,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.68 : 35,016.12 = 14,760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.68/35,016.12 = 14,760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.68x = 35,016.12 × 14,760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.68x = 516,871,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,871,546.68/25,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.59

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