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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.05, 35,775.86 and 14,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.05, 35,775.86 and 14,593.95 is: 20,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.05 : 35,775.86 = 14,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.05/35,775.86 = 14,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.05x = 35,775.86 × 14,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.05x = 522,111,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,111,039.08/25,924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.03

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