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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.99, 35,846.15 and 14,645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.99, 35,846.15 and 14,645.39 is: 20,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.99 : 35,846.15 = 14,645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.99/35,846.15 = 14,645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.99x = 35,846.15 × 14,645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.99x = 524,980,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,980,883.36/25,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.23

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