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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704, 35,476.38 and 14,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704, 35,476.38 and 14,526 is: 20,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704 : 35,476.38 = 14,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704/35,476.38 = 14,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704x = 35,476.38 × 14,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704x = 515,329,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,329,895.88/25,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.63

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