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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.97, 35,774.67 and 14,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.97, 35,774.67 and 14,593.44 is: 20,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.97 : 35,774.67 = 14,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.97/35,774.67 = 14,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.97x = 35,774.67 × 14,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.97x = 522,075,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,075,500.16/25,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.72

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