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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.16, 35,792.60 and 14,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.16, 35,792.60 and 14,606.06 is: 20,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.16 : 35,792.60 = 14,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.16/35,792.60 = 14,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.16x = 35,792.60 × 14,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.16x = 522,788,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,788,611.16/25,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.75

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