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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.28, 35,676.02 and 14,521.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.28, 35,676.02 and 14,521.95 is: 20,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.28 : 35,676.02 = 14,521.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.28/35,676.02 = 14,521.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.28x = 35,676.02 × 14,521.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.28x = 518,085,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,085,306.03/25,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.22

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