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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.33, 35,784.11 and 14,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.33, 35,784.11 and 14,597.62 is: 20,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.33 : 35,784.11 = 14,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.33/35,784.11 = 14,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.33x = 35,784.11 × 14,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.33x = 522,362,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,362,677.37/25,930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.85

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