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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.53, 35,340.09 and 14,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.53, 35,340.09 and 14,855.90 is: 20,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.53 : 35,340.09 = 14,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.53/35,340.09 = 14,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.53x = 35,340.09 × 14,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.53x = 525,008,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,008,592.05/25,608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.32

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