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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.75, 35,829.98 and 14,787.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.75, 35,829.98 and 14,787.91 is: 20,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.75 : 35,829.98 = 14,787.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.75/35,829.98 = 14,787.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.75x = 35,829.98 × 14,787.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.75x = 529,850,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,850,519.54/25,963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.32

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