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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.18, 35,847.96 and 14,646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.18, 35,847.96 and 14,646.66 is: 20,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.18 : 35,847.96 = 14,646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.18/35,847.96 = 14,646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.18x = 35,847.96 × 14,646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.18x = 525,052,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,052,881.81/25,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.08

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