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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.09, 35,695.22 and 14,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.09, 35,695.22 and 14,535.59 is: 20,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.09 : 35,695.22 = 14,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.09/35,695.22 = 14,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.09x = 35,695.22 × 14,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.09x = 518,850,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,850,831.73/25,866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.11

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