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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.68, 35,359.48 and 14,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.68, 35,359.48 and 14,869.72 is: 20,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.68 : 35,359.48 = 14,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.68/35,359.48 = 14,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.68x = 35,359.48 × 14,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.68x = 525,785,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,785,566.95/25,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.32

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