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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.90, 35,698.49 and 14,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.90, 35,698.49 and 14,537.26 is: 20,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.90 : 35,698.49 = 14,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.90/35,698.49 = 14,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.90x = 35,698.49 × 14,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.90x = 518,958,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,958,052.24/25,869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.30

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