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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.76, 35,609.52 and 14,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.76, 35,609.52 and 14,473.12 is: 19,973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.76 : 35,609.52 = 14,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.76/35,609.52 = 14,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.76x = 35,609.52 × 14,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.76x = 515,380,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,380,856.10/25,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.09

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