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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.13, 35,863.37 and 14,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.13, 35,863.37 and 14,659.81 is: 20,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.13 : 35,863.37 = 14,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.13/35,863.37 = 14,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.13x = 35,863.37 × 14,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.13x = 525,750,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,750,354.96/25,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.84

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