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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.84, 35,664.96 and 14,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.84, 35,664.96 and 14,664.64 is: 20,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.84 : 35,664.96 = 14,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.84/35,664.96 = 14,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.84x = 35,664.96 × 14,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.84x = 523,013,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,013,799.01/25,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.46

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