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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.61, 35,745.94 and 14,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.61, 35,745.94 and 14,573.33 is: 20,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.61 : 35,745.94 = 14,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.61/35,745.94 = 14,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.61x = 35,745.94 × 14,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.61x = 520,937,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,937,379.78/25,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.61

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