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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.67, 35,703.50 and 14,540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.67, 35,703.50 and 14,540.47 is: 20,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.67 : 35,703.50 = 14,540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.67/35,703.50 = 14,540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.67x = 35,703.50 × 14,540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.67x = 519,145,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,145,508.68/25,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.18

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