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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.88, 35,606.16 and 14,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.88, 35,606.16 and 14,471.52 is: 19,969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.88 : 35,606.16 = 14,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.88/35,606.16 = 14,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.88x = 35,606.16 × 14,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.88x = 515,275,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,275,256.56/25,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.68

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