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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.70, 35,793.56 and 14,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.70, 35,793.56 and 14,607.15 is: 20,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.70 : 35,793.56 = 14,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.70/35,793.56 = 14,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.70x = 35,793.56 × 14,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.70x = 522,841,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,841,826.92/25,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.60

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