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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.66, 35,466.45 and 14,522.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.66, 35,466.45 and 14,522.42 is: 20,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.66 : 35,466.45 = 14,522.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.66/35,466.45 = 14,522.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.66x = 35,466.45 × 14,522.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.66x = 515,058,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,058,682.81/25,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.68

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