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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.37, 35,710.40 and 14,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.37, 35,710.40 and 14,546.09 is: 20,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.37 : 35,710.40 = 14,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.37/35,710.40 = 14,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.37x = 35,710.40 × 14,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.37x = 519,446,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,446,692.34/25,876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.17

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