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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,816.61, 35,624.74 and 14,484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,816.61, 35,624.74 and 14,484.58 is: 19,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,816.61 : 35,624.74 = 14,484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,816.61/35,624.74 = 14,484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,816.61x = 35,624.74 × 14,484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,816.61x = 516,009,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,009,396.51/25,816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.50

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