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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.02, 35,816.78 and 14,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.02, 35,816.78 and 14,623.54 is: 20,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.02 : 35,816.78 = 14,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.02/35,816.78 = 14,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.02x = 35,816.78 × 14,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.02x = 523,768,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,768,062.02/25,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.61

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