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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.20, 35,792.86 and 14,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.20, 35,792.86 and 14,606.65 is: 20,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.20 : 35,792.86 = 14,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.20/35,792.86 = 14,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.20x = 35,792.86 × 14,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.20x = 522,813,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,813,778.52/25,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.91

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