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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.86, 35,858.77 and 14,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.86, 35,858.77 and 14,499.77 is: 20,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.86 : 35,858.77 = 14,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.86/35,858.77 = 14,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.86x = 35,858.77 × 14,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.86x = 519,943,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,943,903.65/25,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.27

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