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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.60, 35,784.36 and 14,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.60, 35,784.36 and 14,752.60 is: 20,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.60 : 35,784.36 = 14,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.60/35,784.36 = 14,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.60x = 35,784.36 × 14,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.60x = 527,912,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,912,349.34/25,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.66

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