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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.52, 35,823.81 and 14,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.52, 35,823.81 and 14,628.40 is: 20,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.52 : 35,823.81 = 14,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.52/35,823.81 = 14,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.52x = 35,823.81 × 14,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.52x = 524,045,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,045,022.20/25,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.45

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