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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.42, 35,413.00 and 14,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.42, 35,413.00 and 14,761.91 is: 20,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.42 : 35,413.00 = 14,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.42/35,413.00 = 14,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.42x = 35,413.00 × 14,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.42x = 522,763,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,763,421.06/25,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.98

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