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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.47, 35,664.08 and 14,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.47, 35,664.08 and 14,516.20 is: 20,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.47 : 35,664.08 = 14,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.47/35,664.08 = 14,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.47x = 35,664.08 × 14,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.47x = 517,706,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,706,918.10/25,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.86

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