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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.28, 35,606.52 and 14,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.28, 35,606.52 and 14,622 is: 20,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.28 : 35,606.52 = 14,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.28/35,606.52 = 14,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.28x = 35,606.52 × 14,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.28x = 520,638,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,638,535.44/25,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.35

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