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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.72, 35,859.07 and 14,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.72, 35,859.07 and 14,654.44 is: 20,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.72 : 35,859.07 = 14,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.72/35,859.07 = 14,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.72x = 35,859.07 × 14,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.72x = 525,494,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,494,589.77/25,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.22

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