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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.13, 35,663.52 and 14,512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.13, 35,663.52 and 14,512.63 is: 20,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.13 : 35,663.52 = 14,512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.13/35,663.52 = 14,512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.13x = 35,663.52 × 14,512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.13x = 517,571,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,571,308.54/25,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.43

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