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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.72, 35,838.80 and 14,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.72, 35,838.80 and 14,792.16 is: 20,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.72 : 35,838.80 = 14,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.72/35,838.80 = 14,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.72x = 35,838.80 × 14,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.72x = 530,133,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,133,263.81/25,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.73

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