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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.98, 35,696.25 and 14,536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.98, 35,696.25 and 14,536.23 is: 20,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.98 : 35,696.25 = 14,536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.98/35,696.25 = 14,536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.98x = 35,696.25 × 14,536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.98x = 518,888,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,888,918.75/25,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.90

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