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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904, 35,747.52 and 14,728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904, 35,747.52 and 14,728.16 is: 20,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904 : 35,747.52 = 14,728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904/35,747.52 = 14,728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904x = 35,747.52 × 14,728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904x = 526,495,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,495,194.16/25,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.86

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