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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.61, 35,670.47 and 14,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.61, 35,670.47 and 14,515.48 is: 20,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.61 : 35,670.47 = 14,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.61/35,670.47 = 14,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.61x = 35,670.47 × 14,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.61x = 517,773,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,773,993.88/25,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.24

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