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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.76, 35,831.52 and 14,480.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.76, 35,831.52 and 14,480.39 is: 19,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.76 : 35,831.52 = 14,480.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.76/35,831.52 = 14,480.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.76x = 35,831.52 × 14,480.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.76x = 518,854,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,854,473.47/25,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.03

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