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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.88, 35,843.40 and 14,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.88, 35,843.40 and 14,795.60 is: 20,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.88 : 35,843.40 = 14,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.88/35,843.40 = 14,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.88x = 35,843.40 × 14,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.88x = 530,324,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,324,609.04/25,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.40

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