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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.52, 35,773.68 and 14,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.52, 35,773.68 and 14,593.68 is: 20,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.52 : 35,773.68 = 14,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.52/35,773.68 = 14,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.52x = 35,773.68 × 14,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.52x = 522,069,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,069,638.34/25,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.84

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