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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.59, 35,744.78 and 14,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.59, 35,744.78 and 14,572.72 is: 20,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.59 : 35,744.78 = 14,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.59/35,744.78 = 14,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.59x = 35,744.78 × 14,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.59x = 520,898,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,898,418.81/25,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.90

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