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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.92, 35,855.29 and 14,655.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.92, 35,855.29 and 14,655.18 is: 20,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.92 : 35,855.29 = 14,655.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.92/35,855.29 = 14,655.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.92x = 35,855.29 × 14,655.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.92x = 525,465,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,465,728.90/25,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.73

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