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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.49, 35,275.83 and 14,809.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.49, 35,275.83 and 14,809.23 is: 20,434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.49 : 35,275.83 = 14,809.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.49/35,275.83 = 14,809.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.49x = 35,275.83 × 14,809.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.49x = 522,407,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,407,879.91/25,564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.91

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