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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.20, 35,679.03 and 14,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.20, 35,679.03 and 14,523.13 is: 20,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.20 : 35,679.03 = 14,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.20/35,679.03 = 14,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.20x = 35,679.03 × 14,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.20x = 518,171,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,171,012.57/25,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.50

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