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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.52, 35,209.44 and 14,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.52, 35,209.44 and 14,758.60 is: 20,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.52 : 35,209.44 = 14,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.52/35,209.44 = 14,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.52x = 35,209.44 × 14,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.52x = 519,642,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,642,041.18/25,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.52

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