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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.89, 35,590.37 and 14,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.89, 35,590.37 and 14,459.12 is: 19,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.89 : 35,590.37 = 14,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.89/35,590.37 = 14,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.89x = 35,590.37 × 14,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.89x = 514,605,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,605,514.09/25,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.55

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