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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.72, 35,659.74 and 14,510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.72, 35,659.74 and 14,510.31 is: 20,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.72 : 35,659.74 = 14,510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.72/35,659.74 = 14,510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.72x = 35,659.74 × 14,510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.72x = 517,433,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,433,881.92/25,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.97

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