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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.80, 35,753.52 and 14,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.80, 35,753.52 and 14,740.96 is: 20,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.80 : 35,753.52 = 14,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.80/35,753.52 = 14,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.80x = 35,753.52 × 14,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.80x = 527,041,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,041,208.18/25,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.03

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