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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.51, 35,844.84 and 14,796.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.51, 35,844.84 and 14,796.51 is: 20,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.51 : 35,844.84 = 14,796.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.51/35,844.84 = 14,796.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.51x = 35,844.84 × 14,796.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.51x = 530,378,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,378,533.51/25,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.19

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