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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.93, 35,740.32 and 14,720.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.93, 35,740.32 and 14,720.93 is: 20,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.93 : 35,740.32 = 14,720.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.93/35,740.32 = 14,720.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.93x = 35,740.32 × 14,720.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.93x = 526,130,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,130,570.20/25,898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.76

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