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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.97, 35,664.77 and 14,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.97, 35,664.77 and 14,516.70 is: 20,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.97 : 35,664.77 = 14,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.97/35,664.77 = 14,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.97x = 35,664.77 × 14,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.97x = 517,734,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,734,766.66/25,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.55

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