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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.59, 35,609.36 and 14,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.59, 35,609.36 and 14,475.60 is: 19,976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.59 : 35,609.36 = 14,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.59/35,609.36 = 14,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.59x = 35,609.36 × 14,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.59x = 515,466,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,466,779.24/25,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.56

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