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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.68, 35,018.88 and 14,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.68, 35,018.88 and 14,762.96 is: 20,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.68 : 35,018.88 = 14,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.68/35,018.88 = 14,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.68x = 35,018.88 × 14,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.68x = 516,982,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,982,324.68/25,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.35

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