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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.69, 35,720.73 and 14,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.69, 35,720.73 and 14,554.20 is: 20,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.69 : 35,720.73 = 14,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.69/35,720.73 = 14,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.69x = 35,720.73 × 14,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.69x = 519,886,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,886,648.57/25,884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.72

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