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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.55, 35,793.29 and 14,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.55, 35,793.29 and 14,606.25 is: 20,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.55 : 35,793.29 = 14,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.55/35,793.29 = 14,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.55x = 35,793.29 × 14,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.55x = 522,805,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,805,644.35/25,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.10

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