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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920.49, 35,771.44 and 14,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920.49, 35,771.44 and 14,593.88 is: 20,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920.49 : 35,771.44 = 14,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920.49/35,771.44 = 14,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920.49x = 35,771.44 × 14,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920.49x = 522,044,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,044,102.79/25,920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.21

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