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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.74, 35,663.30 and 14,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.74, 35,663.30 and 14,665.26 is: 20,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.74 : 35,663.30 = 14,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.74/35,663.30 = 14,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.74x = 35,663.30 × 14,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.74x = 523,011,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,011,566.96/25,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.76

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