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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.66, 35,809.60 and 14,463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.66, 35,809.60 and 14,463.30 is: 19,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.66 : 35,809.60 = 14,463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.66/35,809.60 = 14,463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.66x = 35,809.60 × 14,463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.66x = 517,924,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,924,987.68/25,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.37

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