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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.84, 35,869.42 and 14,661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.84, 35,869.42 and 14,661.90 is: 20,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.84 : 35,869.42 = 14,661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.84/35,869.42 = 14,661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.84x = 35,869.42 × 14,661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.84x = 525,913,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,913,796.37/25,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.03

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