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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.10, 35,595.93 and 14,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.10, 35,595.93 and 14,616.10 is: 20,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.10 : 35,595.93 = 14,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.10/35,595.93 = 14,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.10x = 35,595.93 × 14,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.10x = 520,273,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,273,672.47/25,794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.26

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