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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.18, 35,843.79 and 14,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.18, 35,843.79 and 14,643.66 is: 20,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.18 : 35,843.79 = 14,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.18/35,843.79 = 14,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.18x = 35,843.79 × 14,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.18x = 524,884,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,884,273.87/25,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.92

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