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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.92, 35,661.82 and 14,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.92, 35,661.82 and 14,514.64 is: 20,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.92 : 35,661.82 = 14,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.92/35,661.82 = 14,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.92x = 35,661.82 × 14,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.92x = 517,618,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,618,479.04/25,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.64

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