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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.72, 35,753.46 and 14,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.72, 35,753.46 and 14,730.44 is: 20,328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.72 : 35,753.46 = 14,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.72/35,753.46 = 14,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.72x = 35,753.46 × 14,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.72x = 526,664,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,664,197.32/25,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.47

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