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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.92, 35,847.36 and 14,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.92, 35,847.36 and 14,650.20 is: 20,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.92 : 35,847.36 = 14,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.92/35,847.36 = 14,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.92x = 35,847.36 × 14,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.92x = 525,170,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,170,993.47/25,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.05

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