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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.76, 35,794.32 and 14,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.76, 35,794.32 and 14,760.48 is: 20,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.76 : 35,794.32 = 14,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.76/35,794.32 = 14,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.76x = 35,794.32 × 14,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.76x = 528,341,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,341,344.47/25,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.58

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