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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.02, 35,677.83 and 14,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.02, 35,677.83 and 14,523.90 is: 20,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.02 : 35,677.83 = 14,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.02/35,677.83 = 14,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.02x = 35,677.83 × 14,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.02x = 518,181,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,181,235.14/25,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.80

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