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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.35, 35,846.92 and 14,645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.35, 35,846.92 and 14,645.87 is: 20,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.35 : 35,846.92 = 14,645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.35/35,846.92 = 14,645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.35x = 35,846.92 × 14,645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.35x = 525,009,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,009,330.22/25,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.05

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