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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.34, 35,817.73 and 14,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.34, 35,817.73 and 14,623.97 is: 20,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.34 : 35,817.73 = 14,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.34/35,817.73 = 14,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.34x = 35,817.73 × 14,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.34x = 523,797,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,797,193.34/25,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.49

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