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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.62, 35,511.21 and 14,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.62, 35,511.21 and 14,554.62 is: 20,085.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.62 : 35,511.21 = 14,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.62/35,511.21 = 14,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.62x = 35,511.21 × 14,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.62x = 516,852,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,852,167.29/25,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.49

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