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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.62, 35,744.90 and 14,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.62, 35,744.90 and 14,574.96 is: 20,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.62 : 35,744.90 = 14,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.62/35,744.90 = 14,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.62x = 35,744.90 × 14,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.62x = 520,980,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,980,414.83/25,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.26

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