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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.70, 35,774.76 and 14,593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.70, 35,774.76 and 14,593.21 is: 20,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.70 : 35,774.76 = 14,593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.70/35,774.76 = 14,593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.70x = 35,774.76 × 14,593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.70x = 522,068,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,068,751.90/25,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.67

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