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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.99, 35,580.24 and 14,454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.99, 35,580.24 and 14,454.33 is: 19,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.99 : 35,580.24 = 14,454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.99/35,580.24 = 14,454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.99x = 35,580.24 × 14,454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.99x = 514,288,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,288,530.44/25,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.81

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