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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.72, 35,442.96 and 14,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.72, 35,442.96 and 14,505.44 is: 20,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.72 : 35,442.96 = 14,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.72/35,442.96 = 14,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.72x = 35,442.96 × 14,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.72x = 514,115,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,115,729.70/25,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.96

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