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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.60, 35,607.96 and 14,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.60, 35,607.96 and 14,474.60 is: 19,975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.60 : 35,607.96 = 14,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.60/35,607.96 = 14,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.60x = 35,607.96 × 14,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.60x = 515,410,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,410,977.82/25,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.16

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