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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.59, 35,668.32 and 14,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.59, 35,668.32 and 14,668.59 is: 20,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.59 : 35,668.32 = 14,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.59/35,668.32 = 14,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.59x = 35,668.32 × 14,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.59x = 523,204,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,204,040.82/25,846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.67

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