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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704, 35,474.44 and 14,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704, 35,474.44 and 14,526.72 is: 20,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704 : 35,474.44 = 14,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704/35,474.44 = 14,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704x = 35,474.44 × 14,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704x = 515,327,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,327,257.04/25,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.52

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