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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.88, 35,808 and 14,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.88, 35,808 and 14,772.48 is: 20,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.88 : 35,808 = 14,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.88/35,808 = 14,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.88x = 35,808 × 14,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.88x = 528,972,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,972,963.84/25,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.77

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