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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.79, 35,652.73 and 14,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.79, 35,652.73 and 14,502.90 is: 20,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.79 : 35,652.73 = 14,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.79/35,652.73 = 14,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.79x = 35,652.73 × 14,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.79x = 517,067,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,067,977.92/25,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.96

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