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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.64, 35,756.16 and 14,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.64, 35,756.16 and 14,734.88 is: 20,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.64 : 35,756.16 = 14,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.64/35,756.16 = 14,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.64x = 35,756.16 × 14,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.64x = 526,862,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,862,726.86/25,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.27

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