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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.35, 35,806.83 and 14,617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.35, 35,806.83 and 14,617.89 is: 20,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.35 : 35,806.83 = 14,617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.35/35,806.83 = 14,617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.35x = 35,806.83 × 14,617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.35x = 523,420,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,420,302.19/25,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.51

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