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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.59, 35,534.93 and 14,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.59, 35,534.93 and 14,571.59 is: 20,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.59 : 35,534.93 = 14,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.59/35,534.93 = 14,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.59x = 35,534.93 × 14,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.59x = 517,800,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,800,180.11/25,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.07

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