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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.96, 35,815.36 and 14,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.96, 35,815.36 and 14,775.04 is: 20,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.96 : 35,815.36 = 14,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.96/35,815.36 = 14,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.96x = 35,815.36 × 14,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.96x = 529,173,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,173,376.61/25,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.71

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