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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.75, 35,859.83 and 14,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.75, 35,859.83 and 14,655.04 is: 20,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.75 : 35,859.83 = 14,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.75/35,859.83 = 14,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.75x = 35,859.83 × 14,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.75x = 525,527,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,527,243.04/25,985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.67

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