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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.62, 35,746.27 and 14,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.62, 35,746.27 and 14,575.96 is: 20,113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.62 : 35,746.27 = 14,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.62/35,746.27 = 14,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.62x = 35,746.27 × 14,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.62x = 521,036,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,036,201.67/25,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.64

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