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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.88, 35,607.13 and 14,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.88, 35,607.13 and 14,623.88 is: 20,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.88 : 35,607.13 = 14,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.88/35,607.13 = 14,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.88x = 35,607.13 × 14,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.88x = 520,714,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,714,181.67/25,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.25

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