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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.95, 35,867.46 and 14,660.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.95, 35,867.46 and 14,660.41 is: 20,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.95 : 35,867.46 = 14,660.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.95/35,867.46 = 14,660.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.95x = 35,867.46 × 14,660.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.95x = 525,831,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,831,669.26/25,990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.34

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