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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.41, 35,746.34 and 14,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.41, 35,746.34 and 14,572.90 is: 20,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.41 : 35,746.34 = 14,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.41/35,746.34 = 14,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.41x = 35,746.34 × 14,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.41x = 520,927,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,927,838.19/25,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.40

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