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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.70, 35,845.56 and 14,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.70, 35,845.56 and 14,644.22 is: 20,210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.70 : 35,845.56 = 14,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.70/35,845.56 = 14,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.70x = 35,845.56 × 14,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.70x = 524,930,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,930,266.66/25,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.07

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