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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.88, 35,716.80 and 14,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.88, 35,716.80 and 14,703.88 is: 20,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.88 : 35,716.80 = 14,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.88/35,716.80 = 14,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.88x = 35,716.80 × 14,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.88x = 525,175,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,175,541.18/25,881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.24

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