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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.69, 35,477.51 and 14,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.69, 35,477.51 and 14,962.36 is: 20,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.69 : 35,477.51 = 14,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.69/35,477.51 = 14,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.69x = 35,477.51 × 14,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.69x = 530,827,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,827,113.02/25,718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.74

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