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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.63, 35,665.59 and 14,515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.63, 35,665.59 and 14,515.22 is: 20,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.63 : 35,665.59 = 14,515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.63/35,665.59 = 14,515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.63x = 35,665.59 × 14,515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.63x = 517,693,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,693,706.95/25,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.00

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