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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.22, 35,620.92 and 14,484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.22, 35,620.92 and 14,484.33 is: 19,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.22 : 35,620.92 = 14,484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.22/35,620.92 = 14,484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.22x = 35,620.92 × 14,484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.22x = 515,945,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,945,160.18/25,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.18

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