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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.08, 35,680.14 and 14,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.08, 35,680.14 and 14,525.06 is: 20,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.08 : 35,680.14 = 14,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.08/35,680.14 = 14,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.08x = 35,680.14 × 14,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.08x = 518,255,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,255,995.91/25,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.65

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