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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.17, 35,017.27 and 14,767.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.17, 35,017.27 and 14,767.65 is: 20,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.17 : 35,017.27 = 14,767.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.17/35,017.27 = 14,767.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.17x = 35,017.27 × 14,767.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.17x = 517,122,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,122,750.40/25,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.49

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