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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.58, 35,688.96 and 14,532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.58, 35,688.96 and 14,532.54 is: 20,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.58 : 35,688.96 = 14,532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.58/35,688.96 = 14,532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.58x = 35,688.96 × 14,532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.58x = 518,651,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,651,238.76/25,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.12

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