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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.65, 35,845.86 and 14,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.65, 35,845.86 and 14,645.16 is: 20,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.65 : 35,845.86 = 14,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.65/35,845.86 = 14,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.65x = 35,845.86 × 14,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.65x = 524,968,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,968,355.04/25,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.02

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