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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.71, 35,660.55 and 14,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.71, 35,660.55 and 14,512.66 is: 20,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.71 : 35,660.55 = 14,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.71/35,660.55 = 14,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.71x = 35,660.55 × 14,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.71x = 517,529,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,529,402.83/25,840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.68

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