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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.51, 35,418.02 and 14,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.51, 35,418.02 and 14,762.62 is: 20,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.51 : 35,418.02 = 14,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.51/35,418.02 = 14,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.51x = 35,418.02 × 14,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.51x = 522,862,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,862,593.32/25,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.99

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