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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.93, 35,779.43 and 14,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.93, 35,779.43 and 14,594.24 is: 20,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.93 : 35,779.43 = 14,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.93/35,779.43 = 14,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.93x = 35,779.43 × 14,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.93x = 522,173,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,173,714.42/25,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.21

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