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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.67, 35,620.04 and 14,482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.67, 35,620.04 and 14,482.22 is: 19,986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.67 : 35,620.04 = 14,482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.67/35,620.04 = 14,482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.67x = 35,620.04 × 14,482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.67x = 515,857,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,857,183.28/25,809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.98

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