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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.20, 35,809.92 and 14,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.20, 35,809.92 and 14,768 is: 20,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.20 : 35,809.92 = 14,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.20/35,809.92 = 14,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.20x = 35,809.92 × 14,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.20x = 528,840,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,840,898.56/25,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.42

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