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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.23, 35,855.73 and 14,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.23, 35,855.73 and 14,655.50 is: 20,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.23 : 35,855.73 = 14,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.23/35,855.73 = 14,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.23x = 35,855.73 × 14,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.23x = 525,483,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,483,471.74/25,984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.17

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