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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.52, 35,609.49 and 14,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.52, 35,609.49 and 14,474.18 is: 19,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.52 : 35,609.49 = 14,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.52/35,609.49 = 14,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.52x = 35,609.49 × 14,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.52x = 515,418,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,418,145.85/25,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.72

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