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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.84, 35,497.76 and 14,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.84, 35,497.76 and 14,964.79 is: 20,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.84 : 35,497.76 = 14,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.84/35,497.76 = 14,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.84x = 35,497.76 × 14,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.84x = 531,216,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,216,360.30/25,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.56

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