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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.32, 35,847.79 and 14,645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.32, 35,847.79 and 14,645.87 is: 20,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.32 : 35,847.79 = 14,645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.32/35,847.79 = 14,645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.32x = 35,847.79 × 14,645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.32x = 525,021,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,021,998.90/25,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.34

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