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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.40, 35,775.68 and 14,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.40, 35,775.68 and 14,595.12 is: 20,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.40 : 35,775.68 = 14,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.40/35,775.68 = 14,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.40x = 35,775.68 × 14,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.40x = 522,150,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,150,269.71/25,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.49

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