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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.72, 35,695.53 and 14,534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.72, 35,695.53 and 14,534.73 is: 20,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.72 : 35,695.53 = 14,534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.72/35,695.53 = 14,534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.72x = 35,695.53 × 14,534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.72x = 518,824,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,824,890.76/25,866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.62

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