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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.38, 35,846.55 and 14,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.38, 35,846.55 and 14,645.34 is: 20,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.38 : 35,846.55 = 14,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.38/35,846.55 = 14,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.38x = 35,846.55 × 14,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.38x = 524,984,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,984,912.58/25,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.20

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