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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,940.96, 35,794.71 and 14,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,940.96, 35,794.71 and 14,608.20 is: 20,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,940.96 : 35,794.71 = 14,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,940.96/35,794.71 = 14,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,940.96x = 35,794.71 × 14,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,940.96x = 522,896,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,896,282.62/25,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.17

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