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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.75, 35,858.45 and 14,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.75, 35,858.45 and 14,654.04 is: 20,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.75 : 35,858.45 = 14,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.75/35,858.45 = 14,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.75x = 35,858.45 × 14,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.75x = 525,471,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,471,081.23/25,984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.29

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