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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.44, 35,673.86 and 14,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.44, 35,673.86 and 14,519.36 is: 20,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.44 : 35,673.86 = 14,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.44/35,673.86 = 14,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.44x = 35,673.86 × 14,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.44x = 517,961,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,961,615.93/25,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.31

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