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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.92, 35,482.86 and 14,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.92, 35,482.86 and 14,535.16 is: 20,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.92 : 35,482.86 = 14,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.92/35,482.86 = 14,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.92x = 35,482.86 × 14,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.92x = 515,749,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,749,047.36/25,712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.97

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