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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.25, 35,673.61 and 14,520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.25, 35,673.61 and 14,520.58 is: 20,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.25 : 35,673.61 = 14,520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.25/35,673.61 = 14,520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.25x = 35,673.61 × 14,520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.25x = 518,001,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,001,403.65/25,853.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.22

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