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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.88, 35,612.65 and 14,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.88, 35,612.65 and 14,627.88 is: 20,186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.88 : 35,612.65 = 14,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.88/35,612.65 = 14,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.88x = 35,612.65 × 14,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.88x = 520,937,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,937,570.68/25,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.78

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