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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.09, 35,519.03 and 14,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.09, 35,519.03 and 14,560.09 is: 20,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.09 : 35,519.03 = 14,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.09/35,519.03 = 14,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.09x = 35,519.03 × 14,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.09x = 517,160,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,160,273.51/25,738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.19

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