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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.92, 35,598.32 and 14,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.92, 35,598.32 and 14,617.92 is: 20,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.92 : 35,598.32 = 14,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.92/35,598.32 = 14,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.92x = 35,598.32 × 14,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.92x = 520,373,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,373,393.89/25,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.70

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