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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.48, 35,872.96 and 14,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.48, 35,872.96 and 14,664.84 is: 20,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.48 : 35,872.96 = 14,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.48/35,872.96 = 14,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.48x = 35,872.96 × 14,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.48x = 526,071,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,071,218.73/25,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.03

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