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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.95, 35,647.29 and 14,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.95, 35,647.29 and 14,501.16 is: 20,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.95 : 35,647.29 = 14,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.95/35,647.29 = 14,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.95x = 35,647.29 × 14,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.95x = 516,927,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,927,055.86/25,831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.15

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