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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.72, 35,419.70 and 14,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.72, 35,419.70 and 14,763.83 is: 20,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.72 : 35,419.70 = 14,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.72/35,419.70 = 14,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.72x = 35,419.70 × 14,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.72x = 522,930,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,930,429.45/25,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.66

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