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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.72, 35,746.56 and 14,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.72, 35,746.56 and 14,725.44 is: 20,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.72 : 35,746.56 = 14,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.72/35,746.56 = 14,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.72x = 35,746.56 × 14,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.72x = 526,383,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,383,824.49/25,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.57

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