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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.83, 35,871.63 and 14,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.83, 35,871.63 and 14,664.29 is: 20,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.83 : 35,871.63 = 14,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.83/35,871.63 = 14,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.83x = 35,871.63 × 14,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.83x = 526,031,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,031,985.09/25,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.24

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