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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.01, 35,677.40 and 14,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.01, 35,677.40 and 14,523.33 is: 20,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.01 : 35,677.40 = 14,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.01/35,677.40 = 14,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.01x = 35,677.40 × 14,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.01x = 518,154,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,154,653.74/25,856.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.01

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