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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.93, 35,579.17 and 14,882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.93, 35,579.17 and 14,882.36 is: 20,533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.93 : 35,579.17 = 14,882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.93/35,579.17 = 14,882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.93x = 35,579.17 × 14,882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.93x = 529,502,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,502,016.44/25,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.74

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