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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.82, 35,668.85 and 14,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.82, 35,668.85 and 14,515.74 is: 20,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.82 : 35,668.85 = 14,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.82/35,668.85 = 14,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.82x = 35,668.85 × 14,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.82x = 517,759,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,759,752.70/25,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.31

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