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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.80, 35,748.03 and 14,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.80, 35,748.03 and 14,573.01 is: 20,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.80 : 35,748.03 = 14,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.80/35,748.03 = 14,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.80x = 35,748.03 × 14,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.80x = 520,956,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,956,587.37/25,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.20

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