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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.15, 35,869.13 and 14,661.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.15, 35,869.13 and 14,661.61 is: 20,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.15 : 35,869.13 = 14,661.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.15/35,869.13 = 14,661.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.15x = 35,869.13 × 14,661.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.15x = 525,899,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,899,195.10/25,992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.00

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