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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,939.96, 35,793.33 and 14,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,939.96, 35,793.33 and 14,607.20 is: 20,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,939.96 : 35,793.33 = 14,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,939.96/35,793.33 = 14,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,939.96x = 35,793.33 × 14,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,939.96x = 522,840,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,840,364.68/25,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.79

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