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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.94, 35,652.15 and 14,502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.94, 35,652.15 and 14,502.85 is: 20,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.94 : 35,652.15 = 14,502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.94/35,652.15 = 14,502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.94x = 35,652.15 × 14,502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.94x = 517,057,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,057,694.50/25,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.67

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