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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.34, 35,669.21 and 14,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.34, 35,669.21 and 14,516.84 is: 20,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.34 : 35,669.21 = 14,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.34/35,669.21 = 14,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.34x = 35,669.21 × 14,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.34x = 517,803,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,803,963.57/25,847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.16

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