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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.17, 35,018.65 and 14,768.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.17, 35,018.65 and 14,768.65 is: 20,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.17 : 35,018.65 = 14,768.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.17/35,018.65 = 14,768.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.17x = 35,018.65 × 14,768.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.17x = 517,178,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,178,185.32/25,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.88

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