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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.95, 35,868.84 and 14,661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.95, 35,868.84 and 14,661.41 is: 20,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.95 : 35,868.84 = 14,661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.95/35,868.84 = 14,661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.95x = 35,868.84 × 14,661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.95x = 525,887,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,887,769.46/25,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.72

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