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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.11, 35,808.39 and 14,617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.11, 35,808.39 and 14,617.65 is: 20,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.11 : 35,808.39 = 14,617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.11/35,808.39 = 14,617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.11x = 35,808.39 × 14,617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.11x = 523,434,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,434,512.08/25,948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.36

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