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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.92, 35,606.95 and 14,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.92, 35,606.95 and 14,317.04 is: 19,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.92 : 35,606.95 = 14,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.92/35,606.95 = 14,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.92x = 35,606.95 × 14,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.92x = 509,786,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,786,136.14/25,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.68

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