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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.52, 35,608.68 and 14,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.52, 35,608.68 and 14,626.96 is: 20,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.52 : 35,608.68 = 14,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.52/35,608.68 = 14,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.52x = 35,608.68 × 14,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.52x = 520,846,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,846,738.01/25,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.80

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