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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.97, 35,608.49 and 14,474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.97, 35,608.49 and 14,474.98 is: 19,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.97 : 35,608.49 = 14,474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.97/35,608.49 = 14,474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.97x = 35,608.49 × 14,474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.97x = 515,432,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,432,180.58/25,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.69

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