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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.97, 35,626.77 and 14,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.97, 35,626.77 and 14,490.90 is: 19,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.97 : 35,626.77 = 14,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.97/35,626.77 = 14,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.97x = 35,626.77 × 14,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.97x = 516,263,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,263,961.39/25,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.43

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