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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.09, 35,786.43 and 14,754.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.09, 35,786.43 and 14,754.09 is: 20,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.09 : 35,786.43 = 14,754.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.09/35,786.43 = 14,754.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.09x = 35,786.43 × 14,754.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.09x = 527,996,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,996,209.00/25,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.73

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