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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.76, 35,421.84 and 14,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.76, 35,421.84 and 14,495.76 is: 19,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.76 : 35,421.84 = 14,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.76/35,421.84 = 14,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.76x = 35,421.84 × 14,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.76x = 513,466,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,466,491.40/25,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.66

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