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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.92, 35,853.91 and 14,654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.92, 35,853.91 and 14,654.18 is: 20,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.92 : 35,853.91 = 14,654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.92/35,853.91 = 14,654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.92x = 35,853.91 × 14,654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.92x = 525,409,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,409,853.50/25,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.36

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