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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.52, 35,661.68 and 14,513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.52, 35,661.68 and 14,513.47 is: 20,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.52 : 35,661.68 = 14,513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.52/35,661.68 = 14,513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.52x = 35,661.68 × 14,513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.52x = 517,574,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,574,722.83/25,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.80

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