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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.55, 35,690.86 and 14,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.55, 35,690.86 and 14,533.15 is: 20,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.55 : 35,690.86 = 14,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.55/35,690.86 = 14,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.55x = 35,690.86 × 14,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.55x = 518,700,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,700,622.01/25,864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.50

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