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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.38, 35,810.07 and 14,773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.38, 35,810.07 and 14,773.98 is: 20,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.38 : 35,810.07 = 14,773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.38/35,810.07 = 14,773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.38x = 35,810.07 × 14,773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.38x = 529,057,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,057,257.98/25,948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.84

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