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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.06, 35,875.31 and 14,663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.06, 35,875.31 and 14,663.97 is: 20,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.06 : 35,875.31 = 14,663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.06/35,875.31 = 14,663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.06x = 35,875.31 × 14,663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.06x = 526,074,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,074,396.26/25,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.48

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