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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.89, 35,771.99 and 14,743.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.89, 35,771.99 and 14,743.89 is: 20,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.89 : 35,771.99 = 14,743.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.89/35,771.99 = 14,743.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.89x = 35,771.99 × 14,743.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.89x = 527,418,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,418,211.92/25,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.44

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