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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.89, 35,596.80 and 14,465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.89, 35,596.80 and 14,465.97 is: 19,965.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.89 : 35,596.80 = 14,465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.89/35,596.80 = 14,465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.89x = 35,596.80 × 14,465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.89x = 514,942,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,942,201.81/25,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.27

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