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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.72, 35,597.49 and 14,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.72, 35,597.49 and 14,463.04 is: 19,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.72 : 35,597.49 = 14,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.72/35,597.49 = 14,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.72x = 35,597.49 × 14,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.72x = 514,847,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,847,743.78/25,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.20

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