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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.72, 35,870.07 and 14,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.72, 35,870.07 and 14,664.72 is: 20,235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.72 : 35,870.07 = 14,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.72/35,870.07 = 14,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.72x = 35,870.07 × 14,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.72x = 526,024,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,024,532.93/25,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.04

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