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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.96, 35,797.80 and 14,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.96, 35,797.80 and 14,609.68 is: 20,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.96 : 35,797.80 = 14,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.96/35,797.80 = 14,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.96x = 35,797.80 × 14,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.96x = 522,994,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,994,402.70/25,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.28

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