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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.78, 35,833.82 and 14,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.78, 35,833.82 and 14,635.75 is: 20,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.78 : 35,833.82 = 14,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.78/35,833.82 = 14,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.78x = 35,833.82 × 14,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.78x = 524,454,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,454,668.30/25,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.92

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