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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.72, 35,011.82 and 14,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.72, 35,011.82 and 14,764.30 is: 20,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.72 : 35,011.82 = 14,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.72/35,011.82 = 14,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.72x = 35,011.82 × 14,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.72x = 516,925,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,925,020.35/25,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.05

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