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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.98, 35,664.67 and 14,511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.98, 35,664.67 and 14,511.89 is: 20,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.98 : 35,664.67 = 14,511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.98/35,664.67 = 14,511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.98x = 35,664.67 × 14,511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.98x = 517,561,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,561,875.23/25,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.17

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