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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.22, 35,861.46 and 14,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.22, 35,861.46 and 14,655.72 is: 20,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.22 : 35,861.46 = 14,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.22/35,861.46 = 14,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.22x = 35,861.46 × 14,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.22x = 525,575,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,575,516.55/25,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.94

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