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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.72, 35,782.68 and 14,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.72, 35,782.68 and 14,599.14 is: 20,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.72 : 35,782.68 = 14,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.72/35,782.68 = 14,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.72x = 35,782.68 × 14,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.72x = 522,396,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,396,354.90/25,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.63

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