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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,813.20, 35,621.99 and 14,482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,813.20, 35,621.99 and 14,482.45 is: 19,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,813.20 : 35,621.99 = 14,482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,813.20/35,621.99 = 14,482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,813.20x = 35,621.99 × 14,482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,813.20x = 515,893,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,893,715.50/25,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.65

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