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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.75, 35,828.60 and 14,786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.75, 35,828.60 and 14,786.91 is: 20,405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.75 : 35,828.60 = 14,786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.75/35,828.60 = 14,786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.75x = 35,828.60 × 14,786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.75x = 529,794,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,794,209.69/25,962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.94

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