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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.27, 35,679.55 and 14,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.27, 35,679.55 and 14,525.15 is: 20,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.27 : 35,679.55 = 14,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.27/35,679.55 = 14,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.27x = 35,679.55 × 14,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.27x = 518,250,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,250,815.68/25,856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.53

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