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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.68, 35,020.26 and 14,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.68, 35,020.26 and 14,763.96 is: 20,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.68 : 35,020.26 = 14,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.68/35,020.26 = 14,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.68x = 35,020.26 × 14,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.68x = 517,037,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,037,717.83/25,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.73

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