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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.09, 35,666.74 and 14,514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.09, 35,666.74 and 14,514.25 is: 20,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.09 : 35,666.74 = 14,514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.09/35,666.74 = 14,514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.09x = 35,666.74 × 14,514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.09x = 517,676,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,676,035.00/25,844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.73

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