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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.61, 35,669.09 and 14,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.61, 35,669.09 and 14,514.48 is: 20,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.61 : 35,669.09 = 14,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.61/35,669.09 = 14,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.61x = 35,669.09 × 14,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.61x = 517,718,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,718,329.71/25,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.87

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