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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.68, 35,672.33 and 14,519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.68, 35,672.33 and 14,519.35 is: 20,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.68 : 35,672.33 = 14,519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.68/35,672.33 = 14,519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.68x = 35,672.33 × 14,519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.68x = 517,938,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,938,866.22/25,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.57

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