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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.36, 35,670.13 and 14,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.36, 35,670.13 and 14,515.23 is: 20,029.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.36 : 35,670.13 = 14,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.36/35,670.13 = 14,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.36x = 35,670.13 × 14,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.36x = 517,760,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,760,104.79/25,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.90

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