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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.68, 35,749.84 and 14,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.68, 35,749.84 and 14,727.68 is: 20,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.68 : 35,749.84 = 14,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.68/35,749.84 = 14,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.68x = 35,749.84 × 14,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.68x = 526,512,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,512,177.29/25,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.20

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