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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.93, 35,848.83 and 14,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.93, 35,848.83 and 14,647.33 is: 20,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.93 : 35,848.83 = 14,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.93/35,848.83 = 14,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.93x = 35,848.83 × 14,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.93x = 525,089,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,089,643.12/25,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.91

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