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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.76, 35,806.74 and 14,769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.76, 35,806.74 and 14,769.48 is: 20,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.76 : 35,806.74 = 14,769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.76/35,806.74 = 14,769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.76x = 35,806.74 × 14,769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.76x = 528,846,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,846,930.30/25,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.00

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