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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.33, 35,872.32 and 14,664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.33, 35,872.32 and 14,664.79 is: 20,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.33 : 35,872.32 = 14,664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.33/35,872.32 = 14,664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.33x = 35,872.32 × 14,664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.33x = 526,060,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,060,039.61/25,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.93

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