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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.62, 35,874.63 and 14,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.62, 35,874.63 and 14,816.38 is: 20,447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.62 : 35,874.63 = 14,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.62/35,874.63 = 14,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.62x = 35,874.63 × 14,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.62x = 531,532,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,532,150.44/25,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.78

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