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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.38, 35,632.89 and 14,488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.38, 35,632.89 and 14,488.74 is: 19,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.38 : 35,632.89 = 14,488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.38/35,632.89 = 14,488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.38x = 35,632.89 × 14,488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.38x = 516,275,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,275,678.66/25,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.67

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