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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.52, 35,410.46 and 14,904.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.52, 35,410.46 and 14,904.61 is: 20,568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.52 : 35,410.46 = 14,904.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.52/35,410.46 = 14,904.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.52x = 35,410.46 × 14,904.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.52x = 527,778,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,778,933.17/25,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.54

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