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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.37, 35,701.11 and 14,539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.37, 35,701.11 and 14,539.86 is: 20,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.37 : 35,701.11 = 14,539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.37/35,701.11 = 14,539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.37x = 35,701.11 × 14,539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.37x = 519,089,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,089,141.24/25,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.01

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