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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.12, 35,083.82 and 14,663.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.12, 35,083.82 and 14,663.00 is: 20,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.12 : 35,083.82 = 14,663.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.12/35,083.82 = 14,663.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.12x = 35,083.82 × 14,663.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.12x = 514,433,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,433,803.93/25,422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.68

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