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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.95, 35,584.58 and 14,455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.95, 35,584.58 and 14,455.53 is: 19,948.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.95 : 35,584.58 = 14,455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.95/35,584.58 = 14,455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.95x = 35,584.58 × 14,455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.95x = 514,393,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,393,999.87/25,785.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.62

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