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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.06, 35,827.52 and 14,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.06, 35,827.52 and 14,633.28 is: 20,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.06 : 35,827.52 = 14,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.06/35,827.52 = 14,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.06x = 35,827.52 × 14,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.06x = 524,274,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,274,058.70/25,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.30

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