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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.60, 35,834.90 and 14,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.60, 35,834.90 and 14,640.60 is: 20,204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.60 : 35,834.90 = 14,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.60/35,834.90 = 14,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.60x = 35,834.90 × 14,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.60x = 524,644,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,644,436.94/25,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.59

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