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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.31, 35,871.95 and 14,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.31, 35,871.95 and 14,663.73 is: 20,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.31 : 35,871.95 = 14,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.31/35,871.95 = 14,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.31x = 35,871.95 × 14,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.31x = 526,016,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,016,516.05/25,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.83

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