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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.32, 35,038.19 and 14,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.32, 35,038.19 and 14,772.96 is: 20,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.32 : 35,038.19 = 14,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.32/35,038.19 = 14,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.32x = 35,038.19 × 14,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.32x = 517,617,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,617,665.79/25,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.04

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