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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.96, 35,808.46 and 14,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.96, 35,808.46 and 14,770.04 is: 20,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.96 : 35,808.46 = 14,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.96/35,808.46 = 14,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.96x = 35,808.46 × 14,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.96x = 528,892,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,892,386.54/25,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.81

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