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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.02, 35,822.31 and 14,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.02, 35,822.31 and 14,627.53 is: 20,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.02 : 35,822.31 = 14,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.02/35,822.31 = 14,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.02x = 35,822.31 × 14,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.02x = 523,991,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,991,914.19/25,958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.13

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