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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.65, 35,869.82 and 14,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.65, 35,869.82 and 14,662.11 is: 20,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.65 : 35,869.82 = 14,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.65/35,869.82 = 14,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.65x = 35,869.82 × 14,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.65x = 525,927,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,927,246.52/25,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.69

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