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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.12, 35,871.18 and 14,813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.12, 35,871.18 and 14,813.88 is: 20,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.12 : 35,871.18 = 14,813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.12/35,871.18 = 14,813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.12x = 35,871.18 × 14,813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.12x = 531,391,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,391,355.98/25,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.33

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