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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.21, 35,783.49 and 14,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.21, 35,783.49 and 14,601.42 is: 20,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.21 : 35,783.49 = 14,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.21/35,783.49 = 14,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.21x = 35,783.49 × 14,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.21x = 522,489,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,489,766.56/25,932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.29

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