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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.14, 35,782.83 and 14,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.14, 35,782.83 and 14,599.01 is: 20,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.14 : 35,782.83 = 14,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.14/35,782.83 = 14,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.14x = 35,782.83 × 14,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.14x = 522,393,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,393,893.00/25,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.98

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