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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.80, 35,778.28 and 14,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.80, 35,778.28 and 14,595.72 is: 20,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.80 : 35,778.28 = 14,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.80/35,778.28 = 14,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.80x = 35,778.28 × 14,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.80x = 522,209,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,209,756.96/25,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.47

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