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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.50, 35,582.07 and 14,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.50, 35,582.07 and 14,607.26 is: 20,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.50 : 35,582.07 = 14,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.50/35,582.07 = 14,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.50x = 35,582.07 × 14,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.50x = 519,756,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,756,547.83/25,785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.93

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