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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,857.51, 35,679.47 and 14,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,857.51, 35,679.47 and 14,524.83 is: 20,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,857.51 : 35,679.47 = 14,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,857.51/35,679.47 = 14,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,857.51x = 35,679.47 × 14,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,857.51x = 518,238,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,238,236.24/25,857.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.08

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