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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.50, 35,774.67 and 14,744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.50, 35,774.67 and 14,744.50 is: 20,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.50 : 35,774.67 = 14,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.50/35,774.67 = 14,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.50x = 35,774.67 × 14,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.50x = 527,479,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,479,621.82/25,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.33

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