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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.59, 35,606.60 and 14,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.59, 35,606.60 and 14,473.60 is: 19,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.59 : 35,606.60 = 14,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.59/35,606.60 = 14,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.59x = 35,606.60 × 14,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.59x = 515,355,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,355,685.76/25,801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.80

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