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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.80, 35,774.14 and 14,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.80, 35,774.14 and 14,592.71 is: 20,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.80 : 35,774.14 = 14,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.80/35,774.14 = 14,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.80x = 35,774.14 × 14,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.80x = 522,041,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,041,650.52/25,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.32

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