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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.55, 35,614.27 and 14,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.55, 35,614.27 and 14,478.62 is: 19,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.55 : 35,614.27 = 14,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.55/35,614.27 = 14,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.55x = 35,614.27 × 14,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.55x = 515,645,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,645,602.07/25,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.74

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