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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.20, 35,865.99 and 14,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.20, 35,865.99 and 14,659.52 is: 20,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.20 : 35,865.99 = 14,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.20/35,865.99 = 14,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.20x = 35,865.99 × 14,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.20x = 525,778,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,778,018.39/25,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.86

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