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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.08, 35,660.70 and 14,513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.08, 35,660.70 and 14,513.81 is: 20,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.08 : 35,660.70 = 14,513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.08/35,660.70 = 14,513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.08x = 35,660.70 × 14,513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.08x = 517,572,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,572,445.96/25,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.51

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