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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.22, 35,860.41 and 14,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.22, 35,860.41 and 14,806.50 is: 20,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.22 : 35,860.41 = 14,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.22/35,860.41 = 14,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.22x = 35,860.41 × 14,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.22x = 530,967,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,967,160.67/25,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.43

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