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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,720.36, 35,493.78 and 14,541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,720.36, 35,493.78 and 14,541.64 is: 20,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,720.36 : 35,493.78 = 14,541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,720.36/35,493.78 = 14,541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,720.36x = 35,493.78 × 14,541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,720.36x = 516,137,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,137,771.00/25,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.28

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