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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.78, 35,778.28 and 14,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.78, 35,778.28 and 14,595.48 is: 20,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.78 : 35,778.28 = 14,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.78/35,778.28 = 14,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.78x = 35,778.28 × 14,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.78x = 522,201,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,201,170.17/25,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.71

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