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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.65, 35,636.46 and 14,493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.65, 35,636.46 and 14,493.62 is: 19,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.65 : 35,636.46 = 14,493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.65/35,636.46 = 14,493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.65x = 35,636.46 × 14,493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.65x = 516,501,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,501,131.20/25,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.54

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