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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.15, 35,675.99 and 14,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.15, 35,675.99 and 14,521.65 is: 20,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.15 : 35,675.99 = 14,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.15/35,675.99 = 14,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.15x = 35,675.99 × 14,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.15x = 518,074,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,074,240.18/25,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.89

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