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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.92, 35,673.21 and 14,521.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.92, 35,673.21 and 14,521.89 is: 20,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.92 : 35,673.21 = 14,521.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.92/35,673.21 = 14,521.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.92x = 35,673.21 × 14,521.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.92x = 518,042,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,042,431.57/25,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.39

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