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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.72, 35,745.69 and 14,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.72, 35,745.69 and 14,572.22 is: 20,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.72 : 35,745.69 = 14,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.72/35,745.69 = 14,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.72x = 35,745.69 × 14,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.72x = 520,894,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,894,068.70/25,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.63

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