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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.50, 35,605.83 and 14,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.50, 35,605.83 and 14,623.50 is: 20,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.50 : 35,605.83 = 14,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.50/35,605.83 = 14,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.50x = 35,605.83 × 14,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.50x = 520,681,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,681,855.01/25,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.29

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