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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.44, 35,713.40 and 14,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.44, 35,713.40 and 14,550.44 is: 20,077.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.44 : 35,713.40 = 14,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.44/35,713.40 = 14,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.44x = 35,713.40 × 14,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.44x = 519,645,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,645,432.58/25,882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.14

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