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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.47, 35,637.80 and 14,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.47, 35,637.80 and 14,497.22 is: 20,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.47 : 35,637.80 = 14,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.47/35,637.80 = 14,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.47x = 35,637.80 × 14,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.47x = 516,648,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,648,779.49/25,826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.62

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