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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.98, 35,693.16 and 14,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.98, 35,693.16 and 14,534.52 is: 20,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.98 : 35,693.16 = 14,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.98/35,693.16 = 14,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.98x = 35,693.16 × 14,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.98x = 518,782,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,782,947.88/25,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.35

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