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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.70, 35,783.55 and 14,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.70, 35,783.55 and 14,601.90 is: 20,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.70 : 35,783.55 = 14,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.70/35,783.55 = 14,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.70x = 35,783.55 × 14,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.70x = 522,507,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,507,818.75/25,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.05

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