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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.96, 35,850.21 and 14,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.96, 35,850.21 and 14,652.24 is: 20,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.96 : 35,850.21 = 14,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.96/35,850.21 = 14,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.96x = 35,850.21 × 14,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.96x = 525,285,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,285,880.97/25,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.89

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