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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.59, 35,833.86 and 14,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.59, 35,833.86 and 14,638.83 is: 20,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.59 : 35,833.86 = 14,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.59/35,833.86 = 14,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.59x = 35,833.86 × 14,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.59x = 524,565,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,565,784.78/25,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.57

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