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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.96, 35,643.86 and 14,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.96, 35,643.86 and 14,498.40 is: 20,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.96 : 35,643.86 = 14,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.96/35,643.86 = 14,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.96x = 35,643.86 × 14,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.96x = 516,778,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,778,939.82/25,829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.96

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