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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.83, 35,590.28 and 14,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.83, 35,590.28 and 14,459.06 is: 19,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.83 : 35,590.28 = 14,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.83/35,590.28 = 14,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.83x = 35,590.28 × 14,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.83x = 514,601,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,601,993.94/25,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.46

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