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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.21, 35,866.43 and 14,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.21, 35,866.43 and 14,659.67 is: 20,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.21 : 35,866.43 = 14,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.21/35,866.43 = 14,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.21x = 35,866.43 × 14,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.21x = 525,789,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,789,848.55/25,990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.31

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