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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.04, 35,590.62 and 14,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.04, 35,590.62 and 14,613.04 is: 20,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.04 : 35,590.62 = 14,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.04/35,590.62 = 14,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.04x = 35,590.62 × 14,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.04x = 520,087,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,087,153.68/25,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.42

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