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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.62, 35,723.40 and 14,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.62, 35,723.40 and 14,558.68 is: 20,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.62 : 35,723.40 = 14,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.62/35,723.40 = 14,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.62x = 35,723.40 × 14,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.62x = 520,085,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,085,549.11/25,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.68

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