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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.67, 35,833.46 and 14,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.67, 35,833.46 and 14,636.16 is: 20,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.67 : 35,833.46 = 14,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.67/35,833.46 = 14,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.67x = 35,833.46 × 14,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.67x = 524,464,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,464,180.73/25,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.59

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