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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.83, 35,674.40 and 14,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.83, 35,674.40 and 14,521.16 is: 20,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.83 : 35,674.40 = 14,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.83/35,674.40 = 14,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.83x = 35,674.40 × 14,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.83x = 518,033,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,033,617.42/25,853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.01

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