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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.16, 35,849.52 and 14,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.16, 35,849.52 and 14,796 is: 20,419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.16 : 35,849.52 = 14,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.16/35,849.52 = 14,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.16x = 35,849.52 × 14,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.16x = 530,429,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,429,497.92/25,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.86

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