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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.73, 35,777.40 and 14,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.73, 35,777.40 and 14,593.64 is: 20,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.73 : 35,777.40 = 14,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.73/35,777.40 = 14,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.73x = 35,777.40 × 14,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.73x = 522,122,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,122,262.12/25,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.93

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