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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.39, 35,774.08 and 14,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.39, 35,774.08 and 14,593.02 is: 20,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.39 : 35,774.08 = 14,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.39/35,774.08 = 14,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.39x = 35,774.08 × 14,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.39x = 522,051,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,051,986.87/25,923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.26

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