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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.08, 35,540.94 and 14,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.08, 35,540.94 and 14,573.08 is: 20,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.08 : 35,540.94 = 14,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.08/35,540.94 = 14,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.08x = 35,540.94 × 14,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.08x = 517,940,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,940,961.90/25,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.37

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