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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.98, 35,802.03 and 14,615.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.98, 35,802.03 and 14,615.21 is: 20,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.98 : 35,802.03 = 14,615.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.98/35,802.03 = 14,615.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.98x = 35,802.03 × 14,615.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.98x = 523,254,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,254,331.19/25,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.51

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