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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.68, 35,601.54 and 14,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.68, 35,601.54 and 14,465.96 is: 19,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.68 : 35,601.54 = 14,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.68/35,601.54 = 14,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.68x = 35,601.54 × 14,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.68x = 515,010,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,010,453.58/25,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.21

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