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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.97, 35,777.43 and 14,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.97, 35,777.43 and 14,595.44 is: 20,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.97 : 35,777.43 = 14,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.97/35,777.43 = 14,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.97x = 35,777.43 × 14,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.97x = 522,187,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,187,332.92/25,925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.48

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