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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.36, 35,699.05 and 14,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.36, 35,699.05 and 14,538.89 is: 20,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.36 : 35,699.05 = 14,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.36/35,699.05 = 14,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.36x = 35,699.05 × 14,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.36x = 519,024,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,024,561.05/25,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.07

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