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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.97, 35,780.19 and 14,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.97, 35,780.19 and 14,597.44 is: 20,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.97 : 35,780.19 = 14,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.97/35,780.19 = 14,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.97x = 35,780.19 × 14,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.97x = 522,299,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,299,176.71/25,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.24

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