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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.96, 35,691.80 and 14,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.96, 35,691.80 and 14,537.26 is: 20,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.96 : 35,691.80 = 14,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.96/35,691.80 = 14,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.96x = 35,691.80 × 14,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.96x = 518,860,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,860,976.47/25,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.28

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