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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.16, 35,608.62 and 14,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.16, 35,608.62 and 14,473.06 is: 19,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.16 : 35,608.62 = 14,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.16/35,608.62 = 14,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.16x = 35,608.62 × 14,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.16x = 515,365,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,365,693.78/25,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.97

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