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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.76, 35,638.24 and 14,493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.76, 35,638.24 and 14,493.84 is: 20,000.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.76 : 35,638.24 = 14,493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.76/35,638.24 = 14,493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.76x = 35,638.24 × 14,493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.76x = 516,534,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,534,948.44/25,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.76

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