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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.97, 35,778.65 and 14,748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.97, 35,778.65 and 14,748.69 is: 20,353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.97 : 35,778.65 = 14,748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.97/35,778.65 = 14,748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.97x = 35,778.65 × 14,748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.97x = 527,688,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,688,143.73/25,925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.65

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