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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.07, 35,723.52 and 14,555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.07, 35,723.52 and 14,555.61 is: 20,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.07 : 35,723.52 = 14,555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.07/35,723.52 = 14,555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.07x = 35,723.52 × 14,555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.07x = 519,977,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,977,624.95/25,886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.16

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