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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.96, 35,668.71 and 14,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.96, 35,668.71 and 14,514.87 is: 20,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.96 : 35,668.71 = 14,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.96/35,668.71 = 14,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.96x = 35,668.71 × 14,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.96x = 517,726,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,726,688.72/25,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.24

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