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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,830.93, 35,641.96 and 14,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,830.93, 35,641.96 and 14,498.88 is: 20,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,830.93 : 35,641.96 = 14,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,830.93/35,641.96 = 14,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,830.93x = 35,641.96 × 14,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,830.93x = 516,768,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,768,501.00/25,830.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.80

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