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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,742, 35,523.72 and 14,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,742, 35,523.72 and 14,564 is: 20,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,742 : 35,523.72 = 14,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,742/35,523.72 = 14,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,742x = 35,523.72 × 14,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,742x = 517,367,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,367,458.08/25,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.18

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