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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.69, 35,844.18 and 14,643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.69, 35,844.18 and 14,643.22 is: 20,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.69 : 35,844.18 = 14,643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.69/35,844.18 = 14,643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.69x = 35,844.18 × 14,643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.69x = 524,874,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,874,213.46/25,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.70

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