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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.36, 35,697.67 and 14,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.36, 35,697.67 and 14,537.89 is: 20,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.36 : 35,697.67 = 14,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.36/35,697.67 = 14,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.36x = 35,697.67 × 14,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.36x = 518,968,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,968,885.11/25,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.69

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