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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.76, 35,765.34 and 14,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.76, 35,765.34 and 14,739.48 is: 20,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.76 : 35,765.34 = 14,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.76/35,765.34 = 14,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.76x = 35,765.34 × 14,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.76x = 527,162,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,162,513.62/25,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.60

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