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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.02, 35,018.85 and 14,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.02, 35,018.85 and 14,766.28 is: 20,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.02 : 35,018.85 = 14,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.02/35,018.85 = 14,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.02x = 35,018.85 × 14,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.02x = 517,098,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,098,144.38/25,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.43

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