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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.84, 35,669.74 and 14,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.84, 35,669.74 and 14,669.88 is: 20,245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.84 : 35,669.74 = 14,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.84/35,669.74 = 14,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.84x = 35,669.74 × 14,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.84x = 523,270,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,270,805.43/25,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.06

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