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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.88, 35,842.02 and 14,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.88, 35,842.02 and 14,794.60 is: 20,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.88 : 35,842.02 = 14,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.88/35,842.02 = 14,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.88x = 35,842.02 × 14,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.88x = 530,268,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,268,349.09/25,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.02

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