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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.52, 35,383.38 and 14,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.52, 35,383.38 and 14,883.56 is: 20,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.52 : 35,383.38 = 14,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.52/35,383.38 = 14,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.52x = 35,383.38 × 14,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.52x = 526,630,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,630,659.23/25,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.80

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