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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.07, 35,476.64 and 14,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.07, 35,476.64 and 14,961.73 is: 20,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.07 : 35,476.64 = 14,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.07/35,476.64 = 14,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.07x = 35,476.64 × 14,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.07x = 530,791,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,791,990.74/25,718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.88

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