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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.34, 35,672.04 and 14,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.34, 35,672.04 and 14,521.28 is: 20,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.34 : 35,672.04 = 14,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.34/35,672.04 = 14,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.34x = 35,672.04 × 14,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.34x = 518,003,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,003,681.01/25,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.01

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