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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.49, 35,867.45 and 14,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.49, 35,867.45 and 14,660.82 is: 20,231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.49 : 35,867.45 = 14,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.49/35,867.45 = 14,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.49x = 35,867.45 × 14,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.49x = 525,846,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,846,182.49/25,991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.48

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