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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.95, 35,864.71 and 14,658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.95, 35,864.71 and 14,658.41 is: 20,228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.95 : 35,864.71 = 14,658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.95/35,864.71 = 14,658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.95x = 35,864.71 × 14,658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.95x = 525,719,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,719,550.42/25,988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.58

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