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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.36, 35,704.17 and 14,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.36, 35,704.17 and 14,541.19 is: 20,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.36 : 35,704.17 = 14,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.36/35,704.17 = 14,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.36x = 35,704.17 × 14,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.36x = 519,180,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,180,941.24/25,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.02

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