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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.39, 35,842.86 and 14,644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.39, 35,842.86 and 14,644.29 is: 20,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.39 : 35,842.86 = 14,644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.39/35,842.86 = 14,644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.39x = 35,842.86 × 14,644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.39x = 524,893,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,893,236.27/25,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.11

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