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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.72, 35,816.67 and 14,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.72, 35,816.67 and 14,623.47 is: 20,181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.72 : 35,816.67 = 14,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.72/35,816.67 = 14,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.72x = 35,816.67 × 14,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.72x = 523,763,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,763,999.24/25,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.47

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