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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.52, 35,851.31 and 14,653.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.52, 35,851.31 and 14,653.41 is: 20,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.52 : 35,851.31 = 14,653.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.52/35,851.31 = 14,653.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.52x = 35,851.31 × 14,653.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.52x = 525,343,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,343,791.71/25,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.01

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