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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.99, 35,784.56 and 14,600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.99, 35,784.56 and 14,600.50 is: 20,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.99 : 35,784.56 = 14,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.99/35,784.56 = 14,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.99x = 35,784.56 × 14,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.99x = 522,472,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,472,575.54/25,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.58

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