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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.07, 35,671.96 and 14,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.07, 35,671.96 and 14,518 is: 20,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.07 : 35,671.96 = 14,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.07/35,671.96 = 14,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.07x = 35,671.96 × 14,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.07x = 517,885,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,885,515.28/25,851.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.43

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