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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.74, 35,655.03 and 14,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.74, 35,655.03 and 14,659.26 is: 20,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.74 : 35,655.03 = 14,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.74/35,655.03 = 14,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.74x = 35,655.03 × 14,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.74x = 522,676,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,676,355.08/25,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.49

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