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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.14, 35,718.62 and 14,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.14, 35,718.62 and 14,555.20 is: 20,086.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.14 : 35,718.62 = 14,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.14/35,718.62 = 14,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.14x = 35,718.62 × 14,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.14x = 519,891,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,891,657.82/25,882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.89

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