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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.12, 35,774.40 and 14,744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.12, 35,774.40 and 14,744.12 is: 20,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.12 : 35,774.40 = 14,744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.12/35,774.40 = 14,744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.12x = 35,774.40 × 14,744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.12x = 527,462,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,462,046.53/25,922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.95

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