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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.85, 35,641.38 and 14,497.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.85, 35,641.38 and 14,497.57 is: 20,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.85 : 35,641.38 = 14,497.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.85/35,641.38 = 14,497.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.85x = 35,641.38 × 14,497.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.85x = 516,713,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,713,401.45/25,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.06

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