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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.24, 35,657.10 and 14,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.24, 35,657.10 and 14,660.76 is: 20,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.24 : 35,657.10 = 14,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.24/35,657.10 = 14,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.24x = 35,657.10 × 14,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.24x = 522,760,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,760,185.40/25,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.56

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