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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.13, 35,606.10 and 14,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.13, 35,606.10 and 14,623.13 is: 20,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.13 : 35,606.10 = 14,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.13/35,606.10 = 14,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.13x = 35,606.10 × 14,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.13x = 520,672,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,672,451.06/25,801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.22

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