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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.83, 35,745.12 and 14,572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.83, 35,745.12 and 14,572.96 is: 20,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.83 : 35,745.12 = 14,572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.83/35,745.12 = 14,572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.83x = 35,745.12 × 14,572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.83x = 520,912,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,912,114.59/25,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.24

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