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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.76, 35,815.36 and 14,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.76, 35,815.36 and 14,623.36 is: 20,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.76 : 35,815.36 = 14,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.76/35,815.36 = 14,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.76x = 35,815.36 × 14,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.76x = 523,740,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,740,902.81/25,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.21

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