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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.39, 35,843.29 and 14,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.39, 35,843.29 and 14,795.39 is: 20,417.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.39 : 35,843.29 = 14,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.39/35,843.29 = 14,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.39x = 35,843.29 × 14,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.39x = 530,315,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,315,507.05/25,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.64

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