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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,830.36, 35,644.32 and 14,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,830.36, 35,644.32 and 14,497.92 is: 20,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,830.36 : 35,644.32 = 14,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,830.36/35,644.32 = 14,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,830.36x = 35,644.32 × 14,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,830.36x = 516,768,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,768,499.81/25,830.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.24

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