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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.68, 35,675.09 and 14,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.68, 35,675.09 and 14,521.35 is: 20,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.68 : 35,675.09 = 14,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.68/35,675.09 = 14,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.68x = 35,675.09 × 14,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.68x = 518,050,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,050,468.17/25,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.33

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