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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,681, 35,442.66 and 14,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,681, 35,442.66 and 14,503.72 is: 20,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,681 : 35,442.66 = 14,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,681/35,442.66 = 14,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,681x = 35,442.66 × 14,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,681x = 514,050,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,050,416.70/25,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.76

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