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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.83, 35,840.61 and 14,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.83, 35,840.61 and 14,641.74 is: 20,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.83 : 35,840.61 = 14,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.83/35,840.61 = 14,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.83x = 35,840.61 × 14,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.83x = 524,768,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,768,893.06/25,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.53

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