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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.09, 35,660.80 and 14,513.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.09, 35,660.80 and 14,513.83 is: 20,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.09 : 35,660.80 = 14,513.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.09/35,660.80 = 14,513.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.09x = 35,660.80 × 14,513.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.09x = 517,574,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,574,788.86/25,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.59

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