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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.88, 35,702.19 and 14,541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.88, 35,702.19 and 14,541.87 is: 20,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.88 : 35,702.19 = 14,541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.88/35,702.19 = 14,541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.88x = 35,702.19 × 14,541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.88x = 519,176,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,176,605.70/25,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.22

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