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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.96, 35,690.42 and 14,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.96, 35,690.42 and 14,536.26 is: 20,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.96 : 35,690.42 = 14,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.96/35,690.42 = 14,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.96x = 35,690.42 × 14,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.96x = 518,805,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,805,260.97/25,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.90

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