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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.79, 35,584.76 and 14,608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.79, 35,584.76 and 14,608.79 is: 20,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.79 : 35,584.76 = 14,608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.79/35,584.76 = 14,608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.79x = 35,584.76 × 14,608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.79x = 519,850,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,850,213.00/25,786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.56

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