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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.53, 35,694.11 and 14,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.53, 35,694.11 and 14,536.94 is: 20,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.53 : 35,694.11 = 14,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.53/35,694.11 = 14,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.53x = 35,694.11 × 14,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.53x = 518,883,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,883,135.42/25,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.80

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