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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.62, 35,606.33 and 14,470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.62, 35,606.33 and 14,470.21 is: 19,970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.62 : 35,606.33 = 14,470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.62/35,606.33 = 14,470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.62x = 35,606.33 × 14,470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.62x = 515,231,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,231,072.43/25,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.49

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