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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.68, 35,017.50 and 14,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.68, 35,017.50 and 14,761.96 is: 20,374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.68 : 35,017.50 = 14,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.68/35,017.50 = 14,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.68x = 35,017.50 × 14,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.68x = 516,926,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,926,934.30/25,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.97

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