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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.25, 35,745.03 and 14,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.25, 35,745.03 and 14,573.23 is: 20,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.25 : 35,745.03 = 14,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.25/35,745.03 = 14,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.25x = 35,745.03 × 14,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.25x = 520,920,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,920,454.18/25,903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.23

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