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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,935.70, 35,784.93 and 14,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,935.70, 35,784.93 and 14,602.90 is: 20,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,935.70 : 35,784.93 = 14,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,935.70/35,784.93 = 14,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,935.70x = 35,784.93 × 14,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,935.70x = 522,563,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,563,754.30/25,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.43

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