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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.39, 35,597.97 and 14,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.39, 35,597.97 and 14,464.64 is: 19,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.39 : 35,597.97 = 14,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.39/35,597.97 = 14,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.39x = 35,597.97 × 14,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.39x = 514,911,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,911,642.79/25,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,962.16

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