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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.79, 35,651.35 and 14,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.79, 35,651.35 and 14,501.90 is: 20,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.79 : 35,651.35 = 14,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.79/35,651.35 = 14,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.79x = 35,651.35 × 14,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.79x = 517,012,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,012,198.04/25,831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.57

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