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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.08, 35,858.65 and 14,658.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.08, 35,858.65 and 14,658.37 is: 20,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.08 : 35,858.65 = 14,658.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.08/35,858.65 = 14,658.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.08x = 35,858.65 × 14,658.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.08x = 525,629,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,629,260.59/25,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.34

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