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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.32, 35,823.08 and 14,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.32, 35,823.08 and 14,626.20 is: 20,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.32 : 35,823.08 = 14,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.32/35,823.08 = 14,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.32x = 35,823.08 × 14,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.32x = 523,955,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,955,532.70/25,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.94

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