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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.60, 35,811.44 and 14,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.60, 35,811.44 and 14,623.60 is: 20,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.60 : 35,811.44 = 14,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.60/35,811.44 = 14,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.60x = 35,811.44 × 14,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.60x = 523,692,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,692,173.98/25,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.13

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