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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,854.27, 35,676.80 and 14,523.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,854.27, 35,676.80 and 14,523.15 is: 20,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,854.27 : 35,676.80 = 14,523.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,854.27/35,676.80 = 14,523.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,854.27x = 35,676.80 × 14,523.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,854.27x = 518,139,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,139,445.30/25,854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.77

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