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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.71, 35,668.49 and 14,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.71, 35,668.49 and 14,668.71 is: 20,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.71 : 35,668.49 = 14,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.71/35,668.49 = 14,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.71x = 35,668.49 × 14,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.71x = 523,210,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,210,662.60/25,846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.83

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