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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.78, 35,670.96 and 14,517.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.78, 35,670.96 and 14,517.42 is: 20,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.78 : 35,670.96 = 14,517.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.78/35,670.96 = 14,517.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.78x = 35,670.96 × 14,517.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.78x = 517,850,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,850,308.12/25,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.84

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