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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.74, 35,656.40 and 14,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.74, 35,656.40 and 14,660.26 is: 20,225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.74 : 35,656.40 = 14,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.74/35,656.40 = 14,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.74x = 35,656.40 × 14,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.74x = 522,732,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,732,094.66/25,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.86

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