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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.96, 35,780.39 and 14,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.96, 35,780.39 and 14,599.16 is: 20,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.96 : 35,780.39 = 14,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.96/35,780.39 = 14,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.96x = 35,780.39 × 14,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.96x = 522,363,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,363,776.51/25,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.18

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