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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.91, 35,636.82 and 14,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.91, 35,636.82 and 14,493.07 is: 19,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.91 : 35,636.82 = 14,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.91/35,636.82 = 14,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.91x = 35,636.82 × 14,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.91x = 516,486,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,486,748.65/25,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.78

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