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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.99, 35,654.47 and 14,662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.99, 35,654.47 and 14,662.99 is: 20,231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.99 : 35,654.47 = 14,662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.99/35,654.47 = 14,662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.99x = 35,654.47 × 14,662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.99x = 522,801,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,801,137.07/25,840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.47

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