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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.71, 35,671.13 and 14,516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.71, 35,671.13 and 14,516.62 is: 20,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.71 : 35,671.13 = 14,516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.71/35,671.13 = 14,516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.71x = 35,671.13 × 14,516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.71x = 517,824,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,824,239.18/25,847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.66

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