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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.96, 35,776.38 and 14,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.96, 35,776.38 and 14,592.90 is: 20,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.96 : 35,776.38 = 14,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.96/35,776.38 = 14,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.96x = 35,776.38 × 14,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.96x = 522,081,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,081,135.70/25,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.94

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