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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.92, 35,484.24 and 14,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.92, 35,484.24 and 14,536.16 is: 20,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.92 : 35,484.24 = 14,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.92/35,484.24 = 14,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.92x = 35,484.24 × 14,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.92x = 515,804,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,804,590.12/25,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.35

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