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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.08, 35,580.70 and 14,455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.08, 35,580.70 and 14,455.22 is: 19,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.08 : 35,580.70 = 14,455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.08/35,580.70 = 14,455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.08x = 35,580.70 × 14,455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.08x = 514,326,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,326,846.25/25,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.01

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