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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.24, 35,868.85 and 14,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.24, 35,868.85 and 14,661.76 is: 20,232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.24 : 35,868.85 = 14,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.24/35,868.85 = 14,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.24x = 35,868.85 × 14,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.24x = 525,900,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,900,470.18/25,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.98

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