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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.96, 35,514.02 and 14,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.96, 35,514.02 and 14,558.44 is: 20,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.96 : 35,514.02 = 14,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.96/35,514.02 = 14,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.96x = 35,514.02 × 14,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.96x = 517,028,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,028,729.33/25,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.42

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