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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.93, 35,017.38 and 14,768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.93, 35,017.38 and 14,768.41 is: 20,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.93 : 35,017.38 = 14,768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.93/35,017.38 = 14,768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.93x = 35,017.38 × 14,768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.93x = 517,151,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,151,024.97/25,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.00

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