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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.36, 35,732.52 and 14,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.36, 35,732.52 and 14,714.64 is: 20,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.36 : 35,732.52 = 14,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.36/35,732.52 = 14,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.36x = 35,732.52 × 14,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.36x = 525,791,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,791,168.09/25,893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.02

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