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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.71, 35,867.12 and 14,660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.71, 35,867.12 and 14,660.17 is: 20,231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.71 : 35,867.12 = 14,660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.71/35,867.12 = 14,660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.71x = 35,867.12 × 14,660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.71x = 525,817,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,817,897.27/25,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.00

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