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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683, 35,442.54 and 14,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683, 35,442.54 and 14,505 is: 20,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683 : 35,442.54 = 14,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683/35,442.54 = 14,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683x = 35,442.54 × 14,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683x = 514,094,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,094,042.70/25,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.90

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