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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.76, 35,645.06 and 14,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.76, 35,645.06 and 14,651.76 is: 20,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.76 : 35,645.06 = 14,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.76/35,645.06 = 14,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.76x = 35,645.06 × 14,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.76x = 522,262,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,262,864.31/25,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.42

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