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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.48, 35,703.60 and 14,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.48, 35,703.60 and 14,693.76 is: 20,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.48 : 35,703.60 = 14,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.48/35,703.60 = 14,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.48x = 35,703.60 × 14,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.48x = 524,620,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,620,129.54/25,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.15

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