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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.88, 35,655.36 and 14,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.88, 35,655.36 and 14,660.48 is: 20,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.88 : 35,655.36 = 14,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.88/35,655.36 = 14,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.88x = 35,655.36 × 14,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.88x = 522,724,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,724,692.17/25,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.29

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