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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,839.65, 35,659.09 and 14,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,839.65, 35,659.09 and 14,511.60 is: 20,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,839.65 : 35,659.09 = 14,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,839.65/35,659.09 = 14,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,839.65x = 35,659.09 × 14,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,839.65x = 517,470,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,470,450.44/25,839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.22

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