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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.11, 35,706.84 and 14,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.11, 35,706.84 and 14,544.32 is: 20,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.11 : 35,706.84 = 14,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.11/35,706.84 = 14,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.11x = 35,706.84 × 14,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.11x = 519,331,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,331,707.15/25,875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.71

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