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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.06, 35,660.76 and 14,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.06, 35,660.76 and 14,510.16 is: 20,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.06 : 35,660.76 = 14,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.06/35,660.76 = 14,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.06x = 35,660.76 × 14,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.06x = 517,443,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,443,333.32/25,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.30

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