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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.14, 35,817.21 and 14,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.14, 35,817.21 and 14,774.98 is: 20,388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.14 : 35,817.21 = 14,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.14/35,817.21 = 14,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.14x = 35,817.21 × 14,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.14x = 529,198,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,198,561.41/25,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.97

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