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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952, 35,814.12 and 14,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952, 35,814.12 and 14,774 is: 20,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952 : 35,814.12 = 14,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952/35,814.12 = 14,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952x = 35,814.12 × 14,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952x = 529,117,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,117,808.88/25,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.32

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