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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.76, 35,844.90 and 14,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.76, 35,844.90 and 14,797 is: 20,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.76 : 35,844.90 = 14,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.76/35,844.90 = 14,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.76x = 35,844.90 × 14,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.76x = 530,396,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,396,985.30/25,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.71

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