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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.39, 35,746.62 and 14,572.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.39, 35,746.62 and 14,572.89 is: 20,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.39 : 35,746.62 = 14,572.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.39/35,746.62 = 14,572.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.39x = 35,746.62 × 14,572.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.39x = 520,931,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,931,561.13/25,903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.56

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