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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.65, 35,786.70 and 14,447.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.65, 35,786.70 and 14,447.55 is: 19,937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.65 : 35,786.70 = 14,447.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.65/35,786.70 = 14,447.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.65x = 35,786.70 × 14,447.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.65x = 517,030,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,030,137.59/25,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.42

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