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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.93, 35,747.64 and 14,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.93, 35,747.64 and 14,575.19 is: 20,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.93 : 35,747.64 = 14,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.93/35,747.64 = 14,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.93x = 35,747.64 × 14,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.93x = 521,028,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,028,520.97/25,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.33

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