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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.96, 35,778.54 and 14,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.96, 35,778.54 and 14,595.71 is: 20,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.96 : 35,778.54 = 14,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.96/35,778.54 = 14,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.96x = 35,778.54 × 14,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.96x = 522,213,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,213,069.90/25,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.03

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