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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,745.88, 35,529.85 and 14,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,745.88, 35,529.85 and 14,567.88 is: 20,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,745.88 : 35,529.85 = 14,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,745.88/35,529.85 = 14,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,745.88x = 35,529.85 × 14,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,745.88x = 517,594,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,594,591.22/25,745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.98

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