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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.20, 35,847.64 and 14,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.20, 35,847.64 and 14,645.72 is: 20,212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.20 : 35,847.64 = 14,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.20/35,847.64 = 14,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.20x = 35,847.64 × 14,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.20x = 525,014,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,014,498.10/25,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.14

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