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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.64, 35,719.32 and 14,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.64, 35,719.32 and 14,555.70 is: 20,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.64 : 35,719.32 = 14,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.64/35,719.32 = 14,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.64x = 35,719.32 × 14,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.64x = 519,919,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,919,706.12/25,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.58

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