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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,906.64, 35,750.96 and 14,728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,906.64, 35,750.96 and 14,728.64 is: 20,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,906.64 : 35,750.96 = 14,728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,906.64/35,750.96 = 14,728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,906.64x = 35,750.96 × 14,728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,906.64x = 526,563,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,563,019.49/25,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.41

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