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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.21, 35,608.84 and 14,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.21, 35,608.84 and 14,475.23 is: 19,976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.21 : 35,608.84 = 14,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.21/35,608.84 = 14,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.21x = 35,608.84 × 14,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.21x = 515,446,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,446,149.03/25,803.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.05

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