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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.42, 35,590.14 and 14,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.42, 35,590.14 and 14,457.74 is: 19,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.42 : 35,590.14 = 14,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.42/35,590.14 = 14,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.42x = 35,590.14 × 14,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.42x = 514,552,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,552,812.73/25,788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.86

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