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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.61, 35,846.69 and 14,645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.61, 35,846.69 and 14,645.27 is: 20,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.61 : 35,846.69 = 14,645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.61/35,846.69 = 14,645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.61x = 35,846.69 × 14,645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.61x = 524,984,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,984,201.20/25,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.22

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