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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.88, 35,609.89 and 14,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.88, 35,609.89 and 14,625.88 is: 20,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.88 : 35,609.89 = 14,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.88/35,609.89 = 14,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.88x = 35,609.89 × 14,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.88x = 520,825,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,825,977.95/25,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.02

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