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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.72, 35,013.20 and 14,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.72, 35,013.20 and 14,765.30 is: 20,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.72 : 35,013.20 = 14,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.72/35,013.20 = 14,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.72x = 35,013.20 × 14,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.72x = 516,980,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,980,401.96/25,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.43

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