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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.65, 35,842.14 and 14,644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.65, 35,842.14 and 14,644.89 is: 20,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.65 : 35,842.14 = 14,644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.65/35,842.14 = 14,644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.65x = 35,842.14 × 14,644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.65x = 524,904,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,904,197.66/25,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.88

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