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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.70, 35,601.12 and 14,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.70, 35,601.12 and 14,469.58 is: 19,968.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.70 : 35,601.12 = 14,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.70/35,601.12 = 14,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.70x = 35,601.12 × 14,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.70x = 515,133,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,133,253.93/25,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.19

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