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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.15, 35,809.19 and 14,617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.15, 35,809.19 and 14,617.77 is: 20,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.15 : 35,809.19 = 14,617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.15/35,809.19 = 14,617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.15x = 35,809.19 × 14,617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.15x = 523,450,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,450,350.75/25,948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.94

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