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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.70, 35,844.76 and 14,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.70, 35,844.76 and 14,643.62 is: 20,208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.70 : 35,844.76 = 14,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.70/35,844.76 = 14,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.70x = 35,844.76 × 14,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.70x = 524,897,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,897,044.43/25,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.79

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