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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.62, 35,717.34 and 14,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.62, 35,717.34 and 14,553.66 is: 20,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.62 : 35,717.34 = 14,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.62/35,717.34 = 14,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.62x = 35,717.34 × 14,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.62x = 519,818,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,818,022.46/25,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,081.34

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