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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.28, 35,746.47 and 14,572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.28, 35,746.47 and 14,572.79 is: 20,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.28 : 35,746.47 = 14,572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.28/35,746.47 = 14,572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.28x = 35,746.47 × 14,572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.28x = 520,925,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,925,621.82/25,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.42

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