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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.67, 35,761.32 and 14,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.67, 35,761.32 and 14,583.29 is: 20,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.67 : 35,761.32 = 14,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.67/35,761.32 = 14,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.67x = 35,761.32 × 14,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.67x = 521,517,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,517,521.54/25,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.97

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