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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.96, 35,768.64 and 14,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.96, 35,768.64 and 14,589.68 is: 20,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.96 : 35,768.64 = 14,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.96/35,768.64 = 14,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.96x = 35,768.64 × 14,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.96x = 521,853,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,853,011.64/25,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.25

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