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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.64, 35,717.93 and 14,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.64, 35,717.93 and 14,554.71 is: 20,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.64 : 35,717.93 = 14,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.64/35,717.93 = 14,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.64x = 35,717.93 × 14,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.64x = 519,864,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,864,112.95/25,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.21

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