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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.12, 35,835.08 and 14,788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.12, 35,835.08 and 14,788.12 is: 20,408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.12 : 35,835.08 = 14,788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.12/35,835.08 = 14,788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.12x = 35,835.08 × 14,788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.12x = 529,933,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,933,463.25/25,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.65

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