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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.13, 35,786.43 and 14,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.13, 35,786.43 and 14,601.83 is: 20,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.13 : 35,786.43 = 14,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.13/35,786.43 = 14,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.13x = 35,786.43 × 14,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.13x = 522,547,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,547,188.23/25,934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.02

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