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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.62, 35,715.97 and 14,552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.62, 35,715.97 and 14,552.65 is: 20,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.62 : 35,715.97 = 14,552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.62/35,715.97 = 14,552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.62x = 35,715.97 × 14,552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.62x = 519,762,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,762,010.82/25,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.96

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