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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.50, 35,773.29 and 14,743.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.50, 35,773.29 and 14,743.50 is: 20,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.50 : 35,773.29 = 14,743.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.50/35,773.29 = 14,743.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.50x = 35,773.29 × 14,743.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.50x = 527,423,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,423,501.12/25,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.95

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