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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.52, 35,872.61 and 14,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.52, 35,872.61 and 14,664.11 is: 20,236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.52 : 35,872.61 = 14,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.52/35,872.61 = 14,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.52x = 35,872.61 × 14,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.52x = 526,039,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,039,646.34/25,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.56

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