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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.08, 35,622.87 and 14,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.08, 35,622.87 and 14,483.38 is: 19,986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.08 : 35,622.87 = 14,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.08/35,622.87 = 14,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.08x = 35,622.87 × 14,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.08x = 515,939,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,939,562.90/25,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.75

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