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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.85, 35,006.58 and 14,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.85, 35,006.58 and 14,760.43 is: 20,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.85 : 35,006.58 = 14,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.85/35,006.58 = 14,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.85x = 35,006.58 × 14,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.85x = 516,712,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,712,086.11/25,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.77

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