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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.98, 35,694.54 and 14,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.98, 35,694.54 and 14,535.52 is: 20,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.98 : 35,694.54 = 14,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.98/35,694.54 = 14,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.98x = 35,694.54 × 14,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.98x = 518,838,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,838,700.06/25,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.73

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