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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.71, 35,609.53 and 14,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.71, 35,609.53 and 14,475.73 is: 19,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.71 : 35,609.53 = 14,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.71/35,609.53 = 14,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.71x = 35,609.53 × 14,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.71x = 515,473,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,473,941.71/25,803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.74

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