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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.61, 35,456.84 and 14,937.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.61, 35,456.84 and 14,937.43 is: 20,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.61 : 35,456.84 = 14,937.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.61/35,456.84 = 14,937.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.61x = 35,456.84 × 14,937.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.61x = 529,633,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,633,990.83/25,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.25

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