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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.45, 35,747.73 and 14,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.45, 35,747.73 and 14,573.93 is: 20,111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.45 : 35,747.73 = 14,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.45/35,747.73 = 14,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.45x = 35,747.73 × 14,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.45x = 520,984,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,984,735.94/25,904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.79

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