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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.06, 35,652 and 14,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.06, 35,652 and 14,506.24 is: 20,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.06 : 35,652 = 14,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.06/35,652 = 14,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.06x = 35,652 × 14,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.06x = 517,176,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,176,468.48/25,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.72

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