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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,784.63, 35,584.95 and 14,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,784.63, 35,584.95 and 14,453.94 is: 19,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,784.63 : 35,584.95 = 14,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,784.63/35,584.95 = 14,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,784.63x = 35,584.95 × 14,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,784.63x = 514,342,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,342,732.20/25,784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.65

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