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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.33, 35,691.41 and 14,532.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.33, 35,691.41 and 14,532.81 is: 20,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.33 : 35,691.41 = 14,532.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.33/35,691.41 = 14,532.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.33x = 35,691.41 × 14,532.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.33x = 518,696,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,696,407.50/25,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.28

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