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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698.22, 35,471.05 and 14,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,698.22, 35,471.05 and 14,945.60 is: 20,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,698.22 : 35,471.05 = 14,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,698.22/35,471.05 = 14,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,698.22x = 35,471.05 × 14,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,698.22x = 530,136,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,136,176.19/25,698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.30

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