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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.58, 35,622.67 and 14,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.58, 35,622.67 and 14,484.13 is: 19,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.58 : 35,622.67 = 14,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.58/35,622.67 = 14,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.58x = 35,622.67 × 14,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.58x = 515,963,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,963,383.23/25,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.61

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