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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.94, 35,604.15 and 14,468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.94, 35,604.15 and 14,468.78 is: 19,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.94 : 35,604.15 = 14,468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.94/35,604.15 = 14,468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.94x = 35,604.15 × 14,468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.94x = 515,148,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,148,613.44/25,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.50

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