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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.90, 35,843.98 and 14,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.90, 35,843.98 and 14,795.90 is: 20,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.90 : 35,843.98 = 14,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.90/35,843.98 = 14,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.90x = 35,843.98 × 14,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.90x = 530,343,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,343,764.46/25,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.34

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