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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.34, 35,664.48 and 14,513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.34, 35,664.48 and 14,513.73 is: 20,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.34 : 35,664.48 = 14,513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.34/35,664.48 = 14,513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.34x = 35,664.48 × 14,513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.34x = 517,624,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,624,633.31/25,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.33

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