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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.48, 35,336.82 and 14,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.48, 35,336.82 and 14,853.53 is: 20,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.48 : 35,336.82 = 14,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.48/35,336.82 = 14,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.48x = 35,336.82 × 14,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.48x = 524,876,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,876,335.92/25,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.79

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