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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.08, 35,692.44 and 14,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.08, 35,692.44 and 14,533.56 is: 20,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.08 : 35,692.44 = 14,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.08/35,692.44 = 14,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.08x = 35,692.44 × 14,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.08x = 518,738,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,738,218.29/25,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.32

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