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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,939.08, 35,791.98 and 14,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,939.08, 35,791.98 and 14,607.98 is: 20,156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,939.08 : 35,791.98 = 14,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,939.08/35,791.98 = 14,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,939.08x = 35,791.98 × 14,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,939.08x = 522,848,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,848,528.00/25,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.79

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