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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.97, 35,691.78 and 14,533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.97, 35,691.78 and 14,533.51 is: 20,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.97 : 35,691.78 = 14,533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.97/35,691.78 = 14,533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.97x = 35,691.78 × 14,533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.97x = 518,726,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,726,841.55/25,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.96

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