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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.16, 35,679.96 and 14,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.16, 35,679.96 and 14,524.67 is: 20,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.16 : 35,679.96 = 14,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.16/35,679.96 = 14,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.16x = 35,679.96 × 14,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.16x = 518,239,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,239,733.81/25,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.96

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