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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.68, 35,442.80 and 14,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.68, 35,442.80 and 14,504.68 is: 20,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.68 : 35,442.80 = 14,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.68/35,442.80 = 14,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.68x = 35,442.80 × 14,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.68x = 514,086,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,086,472.30/25,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.85

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