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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.89, 35,745.93 and 14,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.89, 35,745.93 and 14,572.39 is: 20,109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.89 : 35,745.93 = 14,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.89/35,745.93 = 14,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.89x = 35,745.93 × 14,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.89x = 520,903,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,903,632.87/25,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.87

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