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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.55, 35,694.36 and 14,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.55, 35,694.36 and 14,535.36 is: 20,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.55 : 35,694.36 = 14,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.55/35,694.36 = 14,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.55x = 35,694.36 × 14,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.55x = 518,830,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,830,372.57/25,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.74

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