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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.79, 35,622.36 and 14,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.79, 35,622.36 and 14,481.99 is: 19,984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.79 : 35,622.36 = 14,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.79/35,622.36 = 14,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.79x = 35,622.36 × 14,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.79x = 515,882,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,882,661.30/25,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.00

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