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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.26, 35,681.09 and 14,523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.26, 35,681.09 and 14,523.62 is: 20,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.26 : 35,681.09 = 14,523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.26/35,681.09 = 14,523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.26x = 35,681.09 × 14,523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.26x = 518,218,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,218,717.86/25,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.62

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