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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.09, 35,658.05 and 14,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.09, 35,658.05 and 14,511.83 is: 20,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.09 : 35,658.05 = 14,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.09/35,658.05 = 14,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.09x = 35,658.05 × 14,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.09x = 517,463,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,463,308.88/25,841.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.82

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