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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.97, 35,599.22 and 14,464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.97, 35,599.22 and 14,464.29 is: 19,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.97 : 35,599.22 = 14,464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.97/35,599.22 = 14,464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.97x = 35,599.22 × 14,464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.97x = 514,917,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,917,441.85/25,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.93

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