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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.22, 35,616.78 and 14,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.22, 35,616.78 and 14,481.32 is: 19,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.22 : 35,616.78 = 14,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.22/35,616.78 = 14,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.22x = 35,616.78 × 14,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.22x = 515,777,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,777,810.47/25,808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.02

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