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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.10, 35,483.43 and 14,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.10, 35,483.43 and 14,531.10 is: 20,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.10 : 35,483.43 = 14,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.10/35,483.43 = 14,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.10x = 35,483.43 × 14,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.10x = 515,613,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,613,269.67/25,709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.67

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