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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.89, 35,720.97 and 14,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.89, 35,720.97 and 14,706.89 is: 20,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.89 : 35,720.97 = 14,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.89/35,720.97 = 14,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.89x = 35,720.97 × 14,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.89x = 525,344,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,344,376.48/25,884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.41

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