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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.40, 35,697.80 and 14,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.40, 35,697.80 and 14,536.75 is: 20,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.40 : 35,697.80 = 14,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.40/35,697.80 = 14,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.40x = 35,697.80 × 14,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.40x = 518,930,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,930,138.34/25,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.61

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