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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.09, 35,659.42 and 14,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.09, 35,659.42 and 14,512.83 is: 20,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.09 : 35,659.42 = 14,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.09/35,659.42 = 14,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.09x = 35,659.42 × 14,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.09x = 517,519,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,519,100.36/25,842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.21

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