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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.96, 35,494.02 and 14,541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.96, 35,494.02 and 14,541.96 is: 20,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.96 : 35,494.02 = 14,541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.96/35,494.02 = 14,541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.96x = 35,494.02 × 14,541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.96x = 516,152,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,152,619.08/25,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.17

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