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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.97, 35,778.81 and 14,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.97, 35,778.81 and 14,596.44 is: 20,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.97 : 35,778.81 = 14,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.97/35,778.81 = 14,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.97x = 35,778.81 × 14,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.97x = 522,243,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,243,253.44/25,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.86

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