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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920.97, 35,768.16 and 14,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920.97, 35,768.16 and 14,590.27 is: 20,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920.97 : 35,768.16 = 14,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920.97/35,768.16 = 14,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920.97x = 35,768.16 × 14,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920.97x = 521,867,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,867,111.80/25,920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.01

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