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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.68, 35,017.92 and 14,765.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.68, 35,017.92 and 14,765.73 is: 20,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.68 : 35,017.92 = 14,765.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.68/35,017.92 = 14,765.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.68x = 35,017.92 × 14,765.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.68x = 517,065,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,065,020.56/25,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.81

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