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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,880.51, 35,714.28 and 14,550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,880.51, 35,714.28 and 14,550.49 is: 20,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,880.51 : 35,714.28 = 14,550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,880.51/35,714.28 = 14,550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,880.51x = 35,714.28 × 14,550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,880.51x = 519,660,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,660,274.00/25,880.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.21

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