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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.80, 35,587.44 and 14,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.80, 35,587.44 and 14,459.36 is: 19,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.80 : 35,587.44 = 14,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.80/35,587.44 = 14,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.80x = 35,587.44 × 14,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.80x = 514,571,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,571,606.44/25,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.30

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