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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.55, 35,873.57 and 14,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.55, 35,873.57 and 14,664.47 is: 20,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.55 : 35,873.57 = 14,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.55/35,873.57 = 14,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.55x = 35,873.57 × 14,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.55x = 526,066,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,066,817.74/25,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.58

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