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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.97, 35,773.29 and 14,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.97, 35,773.29 and 14,592.44 is: 20,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.97 : 35,773.29 = 14,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.97/35,773.29 = 14,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.97x = 35,773.29 × 14,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.97x = 522,019,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,019,587.93/25,922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.34

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