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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.62, 35,714.59 and 14,551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.62, 35,714.59 and 14,551.65 is: 20,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.62 : 35,714.59 = 14,551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.62/35,714.59 = 14,551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.62x = 35,714.59 × 14,551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.62x = 519,706,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,706,177.19/25,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.58

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