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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.06, 35,653.38 and 14,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.06, 35,653.38 and 14,507.24 is: 20,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.06 : 35,653.38 = 14,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.06/35,653.38 = 14,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.06x = 35,653.38 × 14,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.06x = 517,232,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,232,140.47/25,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.10

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