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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.54, 35,808.87 and 14,619.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.54, 35,808.87 and 14,619.75 is: 20,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.54 : 35,808.87 = 14,619.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.54/35,808.87 = 14,619.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.54x = 35,808.87 × 14,619.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.54x = 523,516,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,516,727.18/25,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.64

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