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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.68, 35,813.15 and 14,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.68, 35,813.15 and 14,624.81 is: 20,182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.68 : 35,813.15 = 14,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.68/35,813.15 = 14,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.68x = 35,813.15 × 14,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.68x = 523,760,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,760,451.20/25,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.14

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