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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,800.97, 35,605.73 and 14,472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,800.97, 35,605.73 and 14,472.98 is: 19,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,800.97 : 35,605.73 = 14,472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,800.97/35,605.73 = 14,472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,800.97x = 35,605.73 × 14,472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,800.97x = 515,321,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,321,018.18/25,800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.93

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