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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.39, 35,692.87 and 14,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.39, 35,692.87 and 14,535.33 is: 20,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.39 : 35,692.87 = 14,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.39/35,692.87 = 14,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.39x = 35,692.87 × 14,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.39x = 518,807,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,807,644.10/25,865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.99

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