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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.62, 35,813.67 and 14,772.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.62, 35,813.67 and 14,772.62 is: 20,387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.62 : 35,813.67 = 14,772.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.62/35,813.67 = 14,772.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.62x = 35,813.67 × 14,772.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.62x = 529,061,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,061,737.72/25,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.25

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